Diabetes Study

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Diabetes Study

Do you have a Samoyed 7 years old or older that isn't diabetic or have a Samoyed that is diabetic of any age? Your dog can help identify the genetic markers for diabetes in Samoyeds.

     Rebecka S. Hess, DVM, Dip. ACVIM, Senior Lecturer, Internal Medicine at the Univeristy of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has determined in a previous study that Samoyeds were found to be approximately 12 times more likely to develop diabetes mellitus (DM) than mixed breeds. She is now working to identify the genetic markers for diabetes in Samoyeds.
     In her current study, she is looking for diabetic Samoyeds of any age and non-diabetic Samoyeds 7 years old or older. Participating in the study is a very simple process. Contact Dr. Hess and let her know about your dog, and the phone number for your local veterinarian. She will call them and arrange for 15 ml of blood (3 teaspoons) be drawn and shipped to her.
     Rescue Samoyeds are welcome to particpate in this study along with Samoyeds with known pedigrees. If we can help Dr. Hess in her study, and the genetic markers are identified, reputable breeders will have one more tool to use to produce healthy Samoyeds.
     If you would like to help with this study or have any questions, you can contact Dr. Hess at hess@vet.upenn.edu or 215-898-9427.

Rescue Contact Information

United States: visit http://www.samoyed.org/rescue_org.html or email samrescue@samfans.org with the area in which you live.

Canada: visit http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/2419/stories.htm or email samrescue@samfans.org with the area in which you live.

All Other Countries: email samrescue@samfans.org with the area and country in which you live.

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