RVC Pexion Research Study
As part of BARC (Bio-Acquisition Research Collaboration), the Kennel Club would like to inform you of the current study by the Royal Veterinary College, investigating the effects of the anti-epileptic…
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Give A Dog A Genome Update
The ISCGB are delighted to announce that since being assigned a confirmed position on the Animal Health Trust’s Give a Dog a Genome 50 list, the ISCGB are also funding the sequencing of 3 further dogs which will be chosen by the AHT as being the most beneficial to the breed at present.
Give A Dog A Genome
The ISCGB are delighted to announce that we have been assigned a confirmed position on the Animal Health Trust’s Give a Dog a Genome 50 list to have the entire genome for a Spinone to be sequenced.
AHT Epilepsy Update November 2015
The genetics work is currently waiting for more samples so we can do a second round of genetic analysis. We urgently need a further 11 samples from affected dogs (FROM…
AHT Breeding Advice
Here is the AHT’s current advice for breeding from dogs who are related to confirmed idiopathic epileptics.
The over-enthusiastic removal of too many dogs from our gene pool could reduce the diversity of the breed and bring other inherited diseases to the fore. Relations of confirmed idiopathic epileptics (siblings, offspring, parents) that are used for breeding, should be mated to a dog that has no common ancestors within 3 generations. Click on Read More for the full AHT article.
AHT Epilepsy Research Update
What stage are we at with this research?
Scientists at the AHT have conducted a genome-wide association study (genome scan) in the Italian Spinone in an attempt to identify regions of the DNA that might be involved in idiopathic epilepsy, as currently the mode of inheritance or genetic complexity of idiopathic epilepsy in this breed is unknown. This report summarises the results of our investigations and suggests future directions.
Spinone Health Database
We have expanded the online Spinone health database to include additional conditions that have been reported by owners and/or breeders. Currently we include the following list of conditions which will be added to from time to time. Bloat, Cancer, Seizures, Thyroid, Auto Immune, Skeletal conditions
Skin Allergy Story
FRAZER’S DIARY
It all started back in May of 1999, Frazer would chew and lick at his feet until they were red raw, the soreness seemed worse right at the base of his pads and occasionally around the nail beds. The feet would be so sore that he could hardly walk on them and he would be lame for days to follow whilst the soreness was healing. Also periodically sores would appear in his inner thigh, groin area and underneath his front legs.
After taking the vets advise trying numerous creams, anti-biotics and various other treatments for dermatitis and fugal infections for the next three months, it was then suggested that maybe it could be a thyroid problem.
So in August of 1999 tests were carried out for thyroid, results showed that Frazer was Hypothyroid, so he was prescribed Soloxine.
AHT Spinone Day
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On Friday 7th November, the Animal Health Trust hosted a Spinone Open Day at their premises near Newmarket, Suffolk. Our Speakers for the day were Dr Luisa De Risio, Head of Neurology, Dr Cathryn Mellersh, Head of Canine Genetics and Dr Davide Berlato, Head of Oncology.