Calling owners of labs with severe HD - your breed needs YOU

sue51

As you know, in my quest to research as extensively as I can in this area, I have come across a study in the States, where they are undertaking research into Labs and GSD's with severe HD - and need blood samples from labs (and GSD's) with the condition.

I have been in touch with the study organiser, and they are still seeking samples - so if you can help - please please do - link below for further information.

http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/ucdavis/

(Mods - any chance of making this a sticky?)

mrsm · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

Off for a read to see if we can help Wink

_joanne_ · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:04 am Post subject:

I am at my vets on Tuesday with my mums dog, so will print it off and ask if they could get a sample from Keira.

When Keira was diagnosed, she had bloods sent off for genetic tests in the UK.

Hopefully all the tests will help Very Happy

_Lesley_ · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

Crumpet has severe HD - off to have a read

_Den_ · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:23 am Post subject:

Send this to Hugh ( my vet) I am sure he will do Puds for us.

Kimbley · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:20 am Post subject:

Sadly can't help as Rocky is a GR, but do hope these tests help them find out more of the info that is needed on HD.

_Den_ · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

Hugh emailed back Smile

Hi Denise

That should not be aproblem, only how quick it can get to the states, I will find out if there is a collection point in the uk or whether it goes direct

hugh

mrsm · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:52 am Post subject:

let me know if there is a collection point Den as i was wondering about the time it would take to get there Wink

xWendyx · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

I'm meeting a friend tomorrow who is going to Buckley House (Charlie's specialist) so will call in and see if they can take a sample from Charlie. If not then I'll speak to my own vet

sue51 · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

Thank you ladies for your positive responses - Di and a few others have experience of sending blood to the States - and I am pretty sure it was delivery within two days - hopefully someone will see this and be able to shed some light.