MVD RESEARCH STUDY BLOOD DRAWS
This study is being conducted by the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , funded by our ACKCSC Charitable Trust and an anonymous donor. The primary investigator is Meg Sleeper, VMD, Chairman of the Department of Cardiology, VHUP and Dr. Paula Henthron, Chief Geneticist, VHUP.
Dr. Sleeper and Dr. Henthron have been investigating and studying multiple DNA samples from our Cavaliers that have been collected throughout the last several years and more specifically the samples sent from the 2010 & 2011 National Specialties. The push is on to finally isolate this gene so that breeder’s will have a better method in selecting those dogs with good heart health. We are in the final stages of our study. This year we are asking specifically for those dogs 5 years and under with a grade 3/6 and those dogs 9 years and above that are heart clear both supported by a Board Certified Cardiologist’s Auscultation Report. An ultrasound Doppler will also be accepted. It is critical that we get the above DNA so that the Researchers will be able to identify the candidate gene. The more samples the quicker they can achieve their goals.
If you have dogs at home or dogs in pet homes that qualify for the above criteria, please print off the forms below, take them to your veterinarian and have their blood drawn. Follow the instructions on the forms and send it off Dr. Paula Henthron at VHUP.
Thank you for your help,
Bettina M. Sterling
ACKCSC Health Chairman
Liaison to VHUP
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