(11/3/11) Having A Carrier Is Not A Reason To Panic! Some thoughts regarding German Shorthaired Pointers with Lupoid Dermatosis. read more

(6/20/11) Clinical Trials to Study Epilepsy

The Veterinary Medical Center Clinical Trials Office at The Ohio State University is looking for German Shorthaired Pointers that are AKC registered to enroll in a genetic study of breed related disease association.   We are looking for both healthy and diseased dogs.  The disease that we are most interested in studying is epilepsy. read more

(5/15/11)
"Mean Seeds" : A Threat To Your Sporting Dog? read the article

(2-9-10)
New Column for the Members in the Journal

Ask the Vet

to Judy Zeigler

Please submit questions by email
CRYSTALKENNELS@aol.com

Any vets who would like to volunteer to answer questions, please contact Judy as well!

Optigen Clinic Calendar

February 05, 2012 - All Breed Health Clinic 
The Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club is hosting an all breed health clinic on February 5th at the Blairstown Animal Hospital from 9-2. In addition to sample collection for OptiGen testing there will be CERF exams, echocardiograms, auscultations, vaccines, various blood tests and microchipping. For more information on the clinic please visit the club's website at http://www.jslrc.com/eventcalendar.htm. For more information please feel free to contact Donna by phone or email.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Blairstown Animal Hospital, Blairstown, NJ 
Contact: Donna Forte
Email: brookberry@embarqmail.com
Phone: 973 729 6211

February 10, 2012 - German Shorthaired Pointer Club Specialty 20/20 
The GSPC will be hosting an OptiGen test collection event at their upcoming specialty. For more information, please contact Cathy Iacopelli.
Breed: GSP
Location: Meadowlands Convention Ctr., Secaucus, NJ  07094 
Contact: Cathy Iacopelli
Email: cathyyak@aol.com

February 12, 2012 - Austin Golden Retriever Club 
The Austin Golden Retriever Club and the Travis County Kennel Club are hosting an all breed health clinic on February 12th at the Capital Area Veterinary Specialists starting at 12 p.m. In addition to sample collection for OptiGen testing there will be electrocardiograms, auscultations and microchipping. For more information please contact Pat by email or phone.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Capital Area Veterinary Specialists, 7958 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 
Contact: Pat Simpson
Email: pat@sciongoldens.com
Phone: 512 285 4420

February 25, 2012 - Durham Kennel Club 20/20 
The Durham Kennel Club will be sponsoring a 20/20 clinic at their upcoming health clinic. In addition to OptiGen testing the group will provide CERF, BAER, microchipping, cardiac exams, titers and thryoid testing. For more information or to register, please contact Jan.
Breed: All Breeds
Location: Durham Kennel Club Building, Durham, NC 
Contact: Jan Gray
Email: fundogs@gmail.com

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