This Internet site provides information about the Collie Health Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization devoted exclusively to Collie Health. The site will give an overview of the workings of the Foundation, its history, its mission, the latest updates on Grant Funding, current information about Health Issues that affect the collie breed and how to become a Foundation member. Most important, we have added a comprehensive Health Survey that will help us determine the current health status of the breed. Not sure where to look? Go to the Site Map for the answer!

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Link to Sunnybank 2011 Flyer

Announcing the new genetic study on Dermatomyositis in collies

Announcing study for Von Willebrand's Disease

 

CHF Health Incident and Death Survey Site

Please be reminded that the Collie Health Foundation maintains a health incident and death survey site where we encourage you to report any and all health issues faced by your Collie. The information is anonymous and confidential.

http://www.colliehealth.org/healthtopics.html

To test your Collie's DNA for Collie Eye Anomaly or PRA, go to Optigen's website for details.

Collie Eye Anomaly Test  •  PRA Test

For information on the history of the Collie Health Foundation's participation in this discovery, go to this link:

http://www.colliehealth.org/pragrants.html

Recently a few e-mails have circulated warning of the safety of two drugs used for the prevention of internal parasites in our Collies. One warns of neurological symptoms and brain damage caused by the use of Interceptor, a product whose safety has been proven over years of use in millions of dogs. The Breeder-Veterinarians that serve of the board of the Collie Health Foundation are not aware of any new scientific evidence to cause increased concern of the safety of this product for use in Collies.

Another e-mail warns of Advantage Multi, which is a topical heartworm, flea and intestinal parasite preventive applied similarly to Frontline. This medication does contain ivermectin in the form of moxidectin, which if ingested, can cause serious side effects, even death in sensitive Collies. The warnings on the label and web-page of this product confirm this information. The Collie Breeder-Vets that serve on the Board of the Collie Health Foundation recommend for the safety of your Collies to use Frontline and Interceptor as an alternative.

As always, we encourage you to engage your trusted veterinarian and share your Collie's health history openly and be an advocate for the Collie's health by educating yourself at valid scientific and proven sources of information.

 

Announcing the new genetic study on Dermatomyositis in collies, funded by the Collie Health Foundation.

Collie Health Foundation and Dr Leanne Clark’s genetics lab at Clemson University are looking for the gene(s) responsible for DM in collies, in addition to mapping the entire collie genome. The lead researcher, Dr. Clark, was part of the original team of researchers at Texas A&M University who worked on DM in collies and shelties. She is now at Clemson with a state of the art genetics lab. Collies previously confirmed with the diagnosis of Dermatomyositis,, including a biopsy, are needed, even if they are currently symptom free. Dogs currently suspected as being affected are also encouraged to participate. There is a small fund available to assist paying some of the expense of a biopsy. We do not need to have a pedigree, so rescues are welcomed. A simple edta blood tube(3cc) is all we need from the affected dog in the study. We will cover the cost of collection and shipping. Please help us collect samples and solve this disease forever!

For more information about the study, shipping instructions, assistance in the expense of obtaining a biopsy contact:

Leigh Anne Clark, PhD
(864) 656-4696
100 Jordan Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0318

For more information about the study and collie health foundation:

Nancy Kelso, D.V.M.
Chairman Collie Health Foundation Grants Committee
VCA Columbia Animal Hospital
office: (410)730-2122
cell: (301)775-1495

Announcing study for Von Willebrand's Disease

Do you have a collie with unexpected bleeding during surgery, injury or dental work? Vetgen, a well respected and established genetics lab, is currently looking to identify the genetic mutation causing Von Willebrand's Disease in collies. Any collie with a bleeding history should participate. Once again, this study is funded by Collie Health Foundation. Contact Ann Royal at vetgen@vetgen.com or call (734)669-8440.