IVDD Research UC Davis: YOU can help! Update 6/15
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:05 pm
I have known Linda for several years. She and many others have worked tirelessly to find the cause, and ultimately a cure for IVDD. Please read the following message from Linda....YOU and your pup can help!
Cindi
IVDD RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CA - DAVIS
Hello:
My name is Linda Stowe and I'm the founder of Dodgerslist, http://www.dodgerslist.com a group organized to help fight IVDD in Dachshunds, a breed where the average of 19%+ have this terrible disease.
A few years ago we contacted a researcher, Dr. Mark Neff, at the Univ of CA Davis and asked them to do gene research for IVDD. They agreed and at this time, they have over 1000 Dachshund cheek swabs.
At the present time, they would like other breeds who have a high incidence of IVDD in their breed also. You can learn more about their research at http://www.dodgerslist.com/index/IVDDHandout.htm . I would like to ask your help in helping Dr. Neff find an answer for our Dachshunds and other breeds as well.
If you would like to help, please email me at lstowe@uiuc.edu . I will send you 4 cheek swabs with instructions and a short questionnaire along with a postage paid envelope to send them directly back to Davis. This is very easy to do. If you can send verification of IVDD from a vet, that would help also.
If you can help, please contact me and I'll send you the swabs. Together we can find an answer to this terrible disease. I hope for a speedy and full recovery for your dog.
Cindi
IVDD RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CA - DAVIS
Hello:
My name is Linda Stowe and I'm the founder of Dodgerslist, http://www.dodgerslist.com a group organized to help fight IVDD in Dachshunds, a breed where the average of 19%+ have this terrible disease.
A few years ago we contacted a researcher, Dr. Mark Neff, at the Univ of CA Davis and asked them to do gene research for IVDD. They agreed and at this time, they have over 1000 Dachshund cheek swabs.
At the present time, they would like other breeds who have a high incidence of IVDD in their breed also. You can learn more about their research at http://www.dodgerslist.com/index/IVDDHandout.htm . I would like to ask your help in helping Dr. Neff find an answer for our Dachshunds and other breeds as well.
If you would like to help, please email me at lstowe@uiuc.edu . I will send you 4 cheek swabs with instructions and a short questionnaire along with a postage paid envelope to send them directly back to Davis. This is very easy to do. If you can send verification of IVDD from a vet, that would help also.
If you can help, please contact me and I'll send you the swabs. Together we can find an answer to this terrible disease. I hope for a speedy and full recovery for your dog.