You all may already know this but my Vets did not. There is a mutant gene called MDR1 found in some herding dogs. These dogs (and I am one of them), may experience toxicity after normals doses of certain drugs. The Washington State University can do a free test for you with just a swab in the mail. I am positive for this gene and mom always puts this on my tag and makes sure my Vet knows.
Here is a url to the WSU website http://www.vetmed.wsu.eud/VCPL
Breeds affected by the MDR1 mutation (frequency
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| Breed | Approximate Frequency |
| Australian Shepherd | 50% |
| Australian Shepherd, Mini | 50% |
| Border Collie | < 5% |
| Collie | 70 % |
| English Shepherd | 15 % |
| German Shepherd | 10 % |
| Herding Breed Cross | 10 % |
| Long-haired Whippet | 65 % |
| McNab | 30 % |
| Mixed Breed | 5 % |
| Old English Sheepdog | 5 % |
| Shetland Sheepdog | 15 % |
| Silken Windhound | 30 % |
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Oh, thanks so much for sharing that information. Parents have been wanting to have Bokeh tested to know if he is positive for that gene.
ReplyDeletewow, interesting
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Thanks for looking out Ryker. We ordered the test. It now cost $70, but it is sooo worth it to have piece of mind.
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never heard of this, and Mom grew up with Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. She says she'll be sure to share it with Crazy Aunt J since she has an Aussie dog now!
ReplyDeleteBunny
Thanks for the info we will check out that test :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Good that you know that, Ryker! Stay healthy dude!
ReplyDeleteThe Road Dogs
I didn't know that Ryker. It's good to be informed. Thanks for sharing this with everyone!
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