So Nikki, it looks like dogs as young as 2 months can be tested? Will they accept if you test a litter of 8-12 week old pups? Would be a good way to test many at once yet may sway the results as pups that young have not had much exposure so risk would be less I would think.
I can have a mobile Vet come out and test the whole lot. If it is a matter of using the form and the shipping is free and the Vet may be reimbursed or possibly she will do it for free? - worth asking. ~Shani www.belladolcemastini.com
The vet will not be compensated, and it is at the discretion of the individual vet to perform the services for free.
I will be at the USNMC supported entry in Redmond, WA and I will be pulling blood at the show. I would be happy to make a stop off at any kennels as long as they are not too far away. It also gives me the chance to see more beautiful dogs up close :)
Cheers, Robin
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Nik, Ok, I'll organize my supplies tonight, and do this tomorrow.
Would they want samples from other breeds? I can pull blood from my 2 sm if needed, perhaps just for comparision. Sorry I haven't done this before, it has been in the back of my mind for a long time...
Thanks, Nikki, for the big push! I'm trying to be responsible, and I should have done this when you first posted. As a health care person, I love research, have been involved in multiple research studies, and have seen the big changes in health care because of these studies myself! So come on people!!!
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BluHouse wrote ... The vet will not be compensated, and it is at the discretion of the individual vet to perform the services for free. I will be at the USNMC supported entry in Redmond, WA and I will be pulling blood at the show. I would be happy to make a stop off at any kennels as long as they are not too far away. It also gives me the chance to see more beautiful dogs up close :) Cheers, Robin
Now come on people thats an offer that cannot be refused
Nope, unless ya got a foxhound hiding in the back! LOL. The foxhound and our mastini are the two breeds involved. From what I understand the foxhound filled their 'order' quite a while ago. Now we just need to get enough neo blood!
Shani.....let me know if you work something out. I will get my pups there done. I will get to work on getting the group here with me done too!!!! I have printed everything off too!!!! Lori DeSimon - Olsen Muscle Beach Mastini
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