This is a wonderful collaborative effort amongst these international breed clubs for research that will also help cavaliers. :) The griffon breeders recognised...
Crossposted with permission: <<AKC CHF Grant # 954 - Identification of Genes Causing Chiari I Malfo Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:24 pm (PDT) I just spoke with Erika A....
Dr. Brian C. Cellio, board certified veterinary neurologist at Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Overland Park, Kansas (near Kansas City) now is...
This essay on human aspects may be of interest: http://7thspace.com/headlines/279176/ a_unifying_hypothesis_of_hydrocephalus_chiari_malformation_syringomyelia ...
I have a 20 month old tri boy that I am somewhat concerned about. When I decided to get a Cavalier I didn't realize how widespread SM is and was much more...
Ann - You have some small signs that may or may not be SM symptoms. They are possible indicators is what I would say. This is why the disease can be so hard...
Hi Ann: Welcome to the list. I'd be inclined to just want and see if anything else develops or the scratching becomes more frequent. Most dogs with this...
Dr. Karen L. Kline, board certified veterinary neurologist at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, told me today that her clinic now offers mini-MRI scans,...
Rod, I was going to schedule an MRI for my Maggie at the University of Minnesota Vetrinary Hospital but this Neurologist in Iowa is much cheaper. Can you...
The mini-scan is an MRI scanning protocol devised by Dr. Clare Rusbridge and approved at the International Syringomyelia Conference in November 2006 as the...
... From: "Mari" <mplgrvmari@...> ... Hi Mari. It is my understanding that the mini scan does not do the lower part of the spine but I a sure someone...
Thank you Rod for explaining that for me. Hello Lynn, Thanks for the heads up on Ames not doing Surgery. I was ready to jump right into scheduling the MRI for...
... From: Mari Thanks for the heads up on Ames not doing Surgery. ... You're welcome Mari. I guess to be perfectly accurate I should say that as of Dec. they...
Yes Rod that is who we went too for our scans - & I have sent some others to Iowa State. I was their 1st & they were still getting their times & prices ...
Hi my name is Rochelle. I have a 5-1/2 tri girl Rosey. I have had a MRI done on her and it shows SM along with a calcification in her right tympatic ear...
Hi Rochelle I glad to hear Rosey has improved following surgery. Ben had a simiiar thing to the tremors, but it seemed to affect him all the way down his...
Interesting article that may or may not have correlations in dogs of course -- but I think offers some possible insights (possibly not what one would expect). ...
The Clinical Investigation Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is going to be conducting a 14-day study of CM/SM in Cavalier...
Further to this project, I've also had this information below -- I also understand this is a sister study to the UK Royal Vet College study. <<UPCOMING STUDY...
Hi Rod and Karlin This is excellent news. I was wondering if it would be the same drug as the one being trialled at the Royal Veterinary College, UK. Assumed...
The Veterinary Clinical Investigation Center at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is conducting a Syringomyelia...
Anyone - Have a question one facility that is closer to me has a Mobile MRI unit that is a 1.5 Telsa rated machine - they say they have gotten excellent...
Hi Everyone. My dog Murphy hasn't been diagnosed yet but has had a consult with a neurologist that says it's possible he could have SM. We haven't done an MRI...
Hi Jill Tesla refers to the strength of the magnet. 1.5 T (tesla) is typical for clinical use. 3.0 Tesla units have been used for the last couple of...
HI, I use Frontline on all my dogs including Brady with SM. I haven't notices any problems. Jaime In a message dated 5/10/2008 2:18:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight...
Hi Angela My Scarlett has diagnosed SM, and my vet has approved us to use Advantix. I used Frontline for years, but it hasn't worked for me and many other...
I use garlic caps covered in Organic Peanut butter instead, I would rather avoid if possible & does a good job. I read the Advantage issues last year - Front...
Thank you Karen - so I should be getting as accurate of detail in either 1.5 or 3.0 is what I am getting from your info. That's what I wanted to be sure of...
Are there problems involved with Advantage and SM? Moira ... Are there problems involved with Advantage and SM? Moira On 11 May 2008, at 16:43, Jill Scandroli...
To answer your question take a look at this - - http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6390c.htm I guess if you have only one dog & use the appropriate...
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