Information about Shelties please!

Re: Information about Shelties please!

Rob Loxley — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:48:31 GMT

http://www.laboklin.co.uk/laboklin/showGeneticTest.jsp?testID=8032

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/3148

Re: Information about Shelties please!

Stephen Courtney — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:24:52 GMT

Basically the MDR gene thing seems to relate to the likelihood of adverse reactions to various drugs. Heterozygotes have an increased risk of reaction, while homozygotes will pretty much react to every drug you can think of, past or present - the breed websites have a loooong list of possible reactions. most of the drugs listed are pretty much no brainers, but it does mean that any client with a new pup in the 'at risk' breeds will be very resistant to pretty much any meds you might need to use, for pretty much any ailment.

There is a lab that advertises the gene testing, and I think they are doing very well if the various forums are representative.

I must confess to a massive dose of scepticism

Re: Information about Shelties please!

Gina Dungworth — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:58:48 GMT

Thanks, Arlo.

Re: Information about Shelties please!

Arlo Guthrie — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:44:10 GMT

Jill Maddison

Re: Information about Shelties please!

Gina Dungworth — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:29:44 GMT

Hi Niall,

I had to answer an enquiry about MDR1 a while back, and found Jillm Maddison at the RVC very helpful.

I my still have the papers she sent me too, although I don't think any of them specifically mention Shelties, if you want to contact me privately.

Gina