| CaesiaDius Great Danes |
| Camillus |
Words that describe
Camillus's Personality:
Larger male, more
dominant when in the
group. Loving when
with people.
Camillus's Personality:
Larger male, more
dominant when in the
group. Loving when
with people.
| Smokey Blue Michael's Delight Blue is an excellent example of a Blue Great Dane. He is the Sire of our "B" Litter. Mike and Carol Schiller of New Era Michigan have graciously shared Blue's wonderful traits with us to produce some of the most beautiful Puppies. Sadly, Blue died in 2009. Mike and Carol and All of us are very saddened by his death. Blue has sired many beautiful babies. Our "Hildegarde" is a grand example of her Fathers traits and continues to produce beautiful babies. Our Litters "D" and "F" are direct descendants of Smokey Blue Michael's Delight |
Died 01/09/2011
Bloat & Veterinary Failure to act
Amanda Burkins Said: "
Bloat & Veterinary Failure to act
Amanda Burkins Said: "
Dai Chi Randan
DaiChi went home with Michelle Randan and lived with her for about 2 years. When DaiChi left,
education had been done with the family as we do with each family to warn and prepare them for
bloat/GDV possibilities and the prophylactic surgery to prevent it. After DaiChi's untimely death and
resulting autopsy diagnosing GDV. Michelle was very sad to have lost this wonderful pet. We encourage
anyone interested to pursue links re: GDV/Bloat as well as refer to our links page for links to resources
about GDV/Bloat
DaiChi went home with Michelle Randan and lived with her for about 2 years. When DaiChi left,
education had been done with the family as we do with each family to warn and prepare them for
bloat/GDV possibilities and the prophylactic surgery to prevent it. After DaiChi's untimely death and
resulting autopsy diagnosing GDV. Michelle was very sad to have lost this wonderful pet. We encourage
anyone interested to pursue links re: GDV/Bloat as well as refer to our links page for links to resources
about GDV/Bloat
Liz Brannick Loved this puppy beyond insanely. She was completely dedicated and silly over
this girl.
Liz Died tragically 01/01/2012 and Liz's family returned "Jadwiga" to Caesia Dius per our
contract. Jadwiga will become Elizebeth Dawn in honor of Liz and remain here as a part of
our kennel. God blessed us with gaining Liz as a friend and affiliate breeder beginner
although she had bred other breeds of dogs in her past. Now we have all experienced a great
loss and wish the Brannick family "Godspeed" in their recovery from this great loss.
this girl.
Liz Died tragically 01/01/2012 and Liz's family returned "Jadwiga" to Caesia Dius per our
contract. Jadwiga will become Elizebeth Dawn in honor of Liz and remain here as a part of
our kennel. God blessed us with gaining Liz as a friend and affiliate breeder beginner
although she had bred other breeds of dogs in her past. Now we have all experienced a great
loss and wish the Brannick family "Godspeed" in their recovery from this great loss.
Caesia Dius "Luna"
Luna was out of one of our first litters 10/30/2006. Luna is a full sister to our "Hildegarde". Adam and
Courtney Riddle loved and cared for "Luna" until she underwent emergent surgery for GDV and suffered
post operative complications and organ failure.
COURTNEY'S Letter
Kathy and Barton,
It is with a heavy heart that I am emailing you an update on Luna. We had finally found a groove with
something Luna would consistently eat after her bout with gastroenteritis a while back. She was up to
110 lbs and full of energy. Then, the Wednesday before Christmas she exhibited symptoms of bloat.
We took her in immediately and xrays confirmed that she was in the very early stages of GDV. During
her surgery they found an anomalous fibrous band of tissue that ran from her stomach to her liver. it
was under extreme tension and strain, but it was keeping her stomach from flipping completely over and
preventing a sudden bloat that we are all familiar with. As they biopsied it, it snapped and disappeared
into her abdominal cavity. Several veterinary specialists were called in on her surgery, and none had
ever seen or heard of anything like it. The rest of her post operative course was uneventful and she
came home a couple days after surgery doing fine.
Less than 2 weeks later, I had her back at the vet for staple removal when we noticed she looked
jaundiced. Her total Bili was 14 and her other liver numbers were off the charts. We did an ultrasound
which was inconclusive, so we have been medically managing the liver failure hoping she’d come
around. Both our regular vet and the vet specialists have no idea what caused her liver failure. She
stopped eating, and we started her on steroids which picked up her appetite some. But, she got down to
about 87 lbs, and became really listless and not herself. Her liver numbers continued to remain
elevated, and we made the choice that her quality of life has so severely diminished, that it would be
better for her to cross the rainbow bridge.
We are deeply saddened and will miss her greatly. She’s been an amazing family member and we have
wonderful memories of her short life.
Regards,
Courtney
Luna was out of one of our first litters 10/30/2006. Luna is a full sister to our "Hildegarde". Adam and
Courtney Riddle loved and cared for "Luna" until she underwent emergent surgery for GDV and suffered
post operative complications and organ failure.
COURTNEY'S Letter
Kathy and Barton,
It is with a heavy heart that I am emailing you an update on Luna. We had finally found a groove with
something Luna would consistently eat after her bout with gastroenteritis a while back. She was up to
110 lbs and full of energy. Then, the Wednesday before Christmas she exhibited symptoms of bloat.
We took her in immediately and xrays confirmed that she was in the very early stages of GDV. During
her surgery they found an anomalous fibrous band of tissue that ran from her stomach to her liver. it
was under extreme tension and strain, but it was keeping her stomach from flipping completely over and
preventing a sudden bloat that we are all familiar with. As they biopsied it, it snapped and disappeared
into her abdominal cavity. Several veterinary specialists were called in on her surgery, and none had
ever seen or heard of anything like it. The rest of her post operative course was uneventful and she
came home a couple days after surgery doing fine.
Less than 2 weeks later, I had her back at the vet for staple removal when we noticed she looked
jaundiced. Her total Bili was 14 and her other liver numbers were off the charts. We did an ultrasound
which was inconclusive, so we have been medically managing the liver failure hoping she’d come
around. Both our regular vet and the vet specialists have no idea what caused her liver failure. She
stopped eating, and we started her on steroids which picked up her appetite some. But, she got down to
about 87 lbs, and became really listless and not herself. Her liver numbers continued to remain
elevated, and we made the choice that her quality of life has so severely diminished, that it would be
better for her to cross the rainbow bridge.
We are deeply saddened and will miss her greatly. She’s been an amazing family member and we have
wonderful memories of her short life.
Regards,
Courtney
