DCAF and DCA, with the support of the Canine Health Foundation, is sponsoring a study which might help determine if there is an inherited link to kidney disease in the Dalmatian Breed, we are hoping to find the genetic marker and a DNA test for Juvenile Renal Disease in Dalmatians. Below is a flyer with information on how you can help if you have an affected Dalmatian.
Do you own a Dalmatian that has been diagnosed with kidney disease? Or is related to one with kidney disease? Click on the links below for the information and Consent Forms, on how you can help.
You can also get DNA blood draws on your dog and you can submit them through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Click on the links below for Instruction for DNA Blood Samples Instructions and a direct link to OFA\’s, Chic DNA Repository.
Study Group on Renal Failure
- Wendy Carver-Herbert, Director Email: collegiatedalmatians@gmail.com
- Sharon Boyd
- Michele Markoff
- Julia Soukup