#Canine genetics

Owning a dog may be in your genes

May 29, 2019

If you consider yourself a dog person, turns out this particular preference may come down to your DNA. A …

The ripple effect of heartworm disease on your mental health

As a veterinarian, you feel every emotional ripple of heartworm disease. The pain and suffering of your canine patient. The anguish and concern of your client. And of course, the responsibility and emotional drain as you treat the disease.

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WSAVA pushes responsible dog breeding through education about inherited diseases

May 30, 2017

Dr. Cathryn Mellersh, BVSc, Ph.D., head of canine genetics, Animal Health Trust, an English nonprofit looking for cures for companion animal diseases, and a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Hereditary Disease Committee (HDC), is urging veterinarians to educate dog breeders and dog owners about the perils of hereditary diseases.

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