Akita Unleashed
An initiative born out of frustration – made with love
Recent dog-blog posts
Manuel’s diary will be completed…
by Charlotte Steneloo | August 21, 2020 | MANUEL - SA & more | 0 Comments
But it will take time... During the autumn and winter I will update information about Manuel. I will write a summary but also add some posts with "past date". I have not had the energy to do it, and still it hurts a lot - so it will take time. Run free Manuel...
Any suggestions?
by Tracey Viney | February 25, 2017 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Need a professional dog bather Just got through bathing akaya she is doing well he skin is looking great and getting thicker. She still wet in this pic. I have to have a major surgery next week and will be on full bed rest for six weeks. I tried finding a professional...
New update on Akaya and SA
by Tracey Viney | October 10, 2016 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Akaya is doing well Has had a couple of very small breakdowns always seems to be the same places elbows and back leg heals. Had a small break down around her face which seemed strange. I think she also could have been digging in something. I have her on her same...
Akaya is doing great!
by Tracey Viney | February 2, 2016 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Still doing great! Here are the newest pic of Akaya! She’s doing great, still on same treatment plan and supplements…. my baby girl.
Two weeks since last Oil Treatment
by Tracey Viney | October 25, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Result Ok so we waited two weeks and today I gave Akaya her Mineral oil treatment. I could feel a few little scabs on her back, I combed her with the mineral oil on and there were no open sores no new sores and her hair is getting thicker . The area on her left back...
Looking back at Akaya’s progress
by Tracey Viney | October 19, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
I cannot believe the change in just 5 ½ weeks... ...when I go back to page one of my diary and see the difference in Akaya’s pictures. PICTURES TAKEN OCTOBER 19TH 2015 Hair is starting to thicken and grow back something I was not expecting it is great. I don’t know...
Thank you for sharing information about SA
by Tracey Viney | October 15, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Mineral Oil baths I have been giving Akaya Mineral Oil baths every week, around Friday of each week. I have noticed the top of her back looking dry, so I feel like she needs them every week. I am going to try waiting two weeks this time if by Monday she is looking too...
5th Mineral Oil Bath
by Tracey Viney | October 11, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Here are some pictures after the 5th oil bath
4th Mineral Oil Bath
by Tracey Viney | October 4, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Before and after 4th mineral oil bath Here you see pictures before and after her 4th oil bath. BEFORE AFTER 4TH MINERAL OIL BATH This is after her 4th mineral oil bath everything has healed up she has lost a patch of hair on the left back leg, I’m not sure if this...
Results compared to before diagnosis
by Tracey Viney | September 30, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
I am very happy with the results we are starting to see. My baby played tug of war last night for the first time in weeks, her spirit is happy she has become more loving and affectionate to me. More than she already was. I think she knows that all I am doing to her is...
3rd Mineral Oil Treatment
by Tracey Viney | September 28, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
After 3rd Mineral Oil Treatment I can see improvement no open sores or bleeding on back & chest. Before 3rd mineral oil treatment These are the only two areas that are still active all other areas are calm and no open sores or bleeding, I am amazed these...
Cephalexin – Antibiotic
by Tracey Viney | September 27, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Started Akaya on her Cephalexin - Antibiotic.
2nd Mineral Oil Treatment
by Tracey Viney | September 19, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Picture of Akaya During the week I have been using a very soft hair brush and gently brushing her hair to stimulate her skin and to remove any loose dry skin from her bath. Before 2nd oil treatment After 2nd oil treatment
Treatment report
by Tracey Viney | September 17, 2015 | AKAYA-SA & more | 0 Comments
Visiting the Dermatologist The Dermatologist took one look and her and said I had nailed it. On the head, she had SA. He then did a biopsy on the head and back, it took a week to come back, but it was confirmed she had SA. Email- from the vet. Email from Vet 9/23/15...
Recent comments
- Tracey Viney on Akaya – how it started: “This is tracey Viney with update on Akaya my beautiful girl Akita. She will be 12 in decmber we are…” 2020.Feb.17
- Saija on Akita Genetic Diversity test – project update: “Thank you Charlotte! I want to point out few things about the project. I know many are tired about new…” 2015.Aug.09
- Hippietant on Akita Genetic Diversity test – project update: “We have now provided the first “step” to this project. Manuel’s information has been sent to Saija! /Charlotte and Mikael” 2015.Aug.09
Recent news
Macrothrombocytopenia or Thrombocytopenia?
by Saija Tenhunen | October 10, 2016 | -Research | 0 Comments
Why inocorrect treatment could be fatal!Recently there was a veterinary journal article about three Akitas with a persistent macrothrombocytopenia. Macrothrombocytopenia and thrombocytopenia Laboratory findings of this condition are: a low platelet count with...
Akita Genetic Diversity test – result phase 2
by Saija Tenhunen | November 26, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
What has happened and what is next step? Below you can read about the result from phase one, and what is going to happen next (phase two). Result of the first phase are now published The first phase of the Akita Genetic Diversity Test for Japanese Akitas and American...
A conversation about SA in Japanese Akita with Dr. Pedersen
by admin | November 19, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
"Looking into Sebaceous adentitis" The article covers a very interesting SA discussion between Dr. Pedersen and Peter van der Lugt. Some of the areas discussed How is SA inherited?Is it autosomal recessive with partial penetrance - no that is a Misconception ...
Akita Genetic Diversity test – result phase 1
by Saija Tenhunen | November 10, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
Result from phase 1 is now available Check out the result here!
Akita Genetic Diversity test – phase 2
by Saija Tenhunen | September 7, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
Big thanks to all who took part on this first phase! Second phase started; Akita diversity test People are now ordering their sample kits and we can wait for the results. Dr Pedersen told us that first results for the breed (no individual results as those are private)...
Akita Genetic Diversity test – project update
by admin | July 8, 2015 | -Research | 2 Comments
The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) of the University of California, Davis, in collaboration with Dr Niels C. Pedersen, has started the research phase to develop a canine genetic diversity test for Akitas. Genetic diversity project update At the moment,...
Akita Genetic Diversity test!
by admin | May 19, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
Diversity test for Akitas UC Davis and Dr. Niels C. Pedersen and staff have now started the research phase with Akitas to develop a canine genetic diversity test for the breed. This test is already available for Italian Greyhounds and Standard Poodles. The test will...
Contribute to research with blood-samples from dogs with VKH
by admin | April 15, 2015 | -Research | 0 Comments
AU got an e-mail the other day with very interesting information. The following text is copied/pasted from the original e-mail VKH-research needs blood samples We are pleased to report that Vetogene - Veterinary Medicine Research Centre, University of Milan - starts...
Danish contribution to Akita-research
by admin | August 27, 2014 | -Research | 0 Comments
Contribute to research in Denmark on Saturday! On Saturday, we have our annual meeting of Akita and American Akita in Denmark. The purpose with his meeting is to have a nice day where we meet and talk about the dogs. Every year we also try to have a topic or activity...
Take part and make a better future for all Akitas!
by Saija Tenhunen | March 18, 2014 | -Research | 0 Comments
Participate to research in order to get new gene tests! Gene testing is a way to make dogs healthier, but we don’t get new gene tests to improve the health if we don’t participate to the research! There is ongoing research for all dogs in Finland and this is lead by...
ISI a new association in France
by Helene Lethrosne | March 16, 2014 | -Research | 0 Comments
ISI In France, in February 2014, a new association was born: ISI, for Sanitary informations about Inu. The aim? Inform and help owners about Japanese dog’s diseases, through owner’s experiences sharing and specialist’s advices. Blood from Akitas is needed Still in...
Introduction to the genetic situation of Akitas
by Saija Tenhunen | August 11, 2013 | -Research | 1 Comment
Before we can understand the health situation of Akitas, we need to understand basic genetics. Genes and autoimmune problems Genes make all living organisms, including man, work. I could explain about genes, alleles, and genomes but let's keep this very simple. The...
Breaking news about Atopic Dermatitis!
by Saija Tenhunen | July 13, 2013 | -Research | 1 Comment
Wohoooo! Finally they have found gene what is connected to the dog allergies/atopy! We might get gene test at some point! Best news in long long time :) Here you can read about it!