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Active Research into disorders afflicting Shelties!
Information about active research studies can be found in the Health section of the ASSA website under the “Active Studies” tab.
Bladder cancer – 4 different studies are active and additional information on the 1st three can be found at: http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/urinary-tract/
1) Study at NIH - DNA samples from normal & affected dogs needed. [email protected]
2) Study at VA Tech – Urine samples needed from normal and abnormal dogs see 2nd study. For further information, contact Dr. John Robertson (mailto:[email protected] ) or call 540-239-0169
3) Early detection & treatment at NC State – must be within 5 hr. driving distance of NC State. Trial will cover all testing, medications, regular physical exams, ultrasounds etc. - [email protected]
4) Study on immune therapy of bladder cancer in dogs. Dr. Nicola Mason: [email protected], 215-898-3996, University of Pennsylvania.
Dermatomyositis Treatment Study- https://www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/skin/
Lance canine teeth - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/dental-studies/
Abnormal upper 3rd incisor teeth - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/dental-studies/
Gallbladder motility in dogs with hyperlipidemia – Dr. Stefanie DeMonaco, VA Tech, [email protected] . Dogs must be brought to VA Tech.
Epilepsy - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/neurological/
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/cardiovascular/
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/ocular/
(DNA needed from any Sheltie diagnosed with PRA by an ophthalmologist)
“Border Collie” Collapse Syndrome - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/musculoskeletal/
Inheritance of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease -http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/musculoskeletal/
Degenerative myelopathy gene therapy treatment – Dr. Joan Coates, Univ. of Missouri, [email protected] , 573-882-7821. Dogs must be brought to UM for treatment and follow-up.
Your participation is requested.
Active Research into disorders afflicting Shelties!
Information about active research studies can be found in the Health section of the ASSA website under the “Active Studies” tab.
Bladder cancer – 4 different studies are active and additional information on the 1st three can be found at: http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/urinary-tract/
1) Study at NIH - DNA samples from normal & affected dogs needed. [email protected]
2) Study at VA Tech – Urine samples needed from normal and abnormal dogs see 2nd study. For further information, contact Dr. John Robertson (mailto:[email protected] ) or call 540-239-0169
3) Early detection & treatment at NC State – must be within 5 hr. driving distance of NC State. Trial will cover all testing, medications, regular physical exams, ultrasounds etc. - [email protected]
4) Study on immune therapy of bladder cancer in dogs. Dr. Nicola Mason: [email protected], 215-898-3996, University of Pennsylvania.
Dermatomyositis Treatment Study- https://www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/skin/
Lance canine teeth - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/dental-studies/
Abnormal upper 3rd incisor teeth - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/dental-studies/
Gallbladder motility in dogs with hyperlipidemia – Dr. Stefanie DeMonaco, VA Tech, [email protected] . Dogs must be brought to VA Tech.
Epilepsy - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/neurological/
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/cardiovascular/
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/ocular/
(DNA needed from any Sheltie diagnosed with PRA by an ophthalmologist)
“Border Collie” Collapse Syndrome - http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/musculoskeletal/
Inheritance of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease -http://americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/musculoskeletal/
Degenerative myelopathy gene therapy treatment – Dr. Joan Coates, Univ. of Missouri, [email protected] , 573-882-7821. Dogs must be brought to UM for treatment and follow-up.
