Unfortunately, I did not find this forum in time to stop my heartbreak. However, it did help me answer a lot of questions about Orso. We got Orso from Patricia before moving out to Calgary. He is a year and 4 months now and probably won't make it much longer. We have not been able to do the official tests yet, but after watching the video on youtube about Macko I know what is wrong. I wish I could post a picture of him but its being fussy right now. I never knew I could love him this much.

I am so very sorry to hear about Orso and that you had to join this board. I would love to see pictures of your baby. Who are Orso parents? Please be strong and if I can help you in anyway or answer any question please let me know. Take care and hugs to Orso.

Sorry to hear about Orso repaquette... so many dogs are ill like him that never should have been born. Orso makes 35 dogs that we know of with epi from these lines.
I'm curious, did Patricia tell you about the epi in the bloodlines when you got him? She insisted to us that she informed everyone of it when they got their pups... I'm assuming not because you had no idea what was wrong with him before you saw Macko's video.
Take care and let us know if you need anything... hugs to Orso from me too!

One other thing I should have said is please don't give up on him. Orso could be 1 of the lucky ones that does well with meds. Please let us know how he is doing.