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Please see add'l info I posted in #9. Apparently they would like blood from other healthy breeds besides the big dogs.

In this link, http://www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog/donate.html click on the instructions for the vet (maybe even print them out for your vet) and ask your vet how much they would charge you for the blood draw and mailing. Right now they're studying large breeds only, so it seems. I plan to have some of Finnian's blood sent, the next time he's due for a vet visit. I requested clarification from the study as to the age of "healthy dogs" that they're needing samples from. This was her reply. "Hi Jeanne, For the older healthy dogs we usually try to collect samples from dogs that are 5 and older, any dog that is affected with cancer/disease at any age we would also greatly appreciate. Thank you so much for your help we are always looking for more samples! If you or anyone else has any adddtional questions please feel free to contact me at any time my email address is perloski@broad.mit.edu or 617-324-5025. Thank you again! Michele Perloski" Then I requested more clarification as to the breeds of dogs they're needing and types of cancers/diseases. Here's her response. Hi Jeanne, Any pure breed dog that is affected we are collecting, the list of samples are dogs that we need currently. However, we like to add additional breeds to our studies but we do not have enough samples to add the to the studies So the more the better For your question on other types of cancers, we are working on other cancers such as lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma and autoimmune diseases (example- epilepsy). So any pure breed dog that is affected with any type of cancer/disease would be a great help! The reason we ask for pure breed dogs is when we do our studies we look at their pedigrees to see if any of the dogs have any relationship to each other. Thank you so much for getting the word out there, we greatly appreciate any samples that we can get! Thanks! Michele If there's any more questions about this study, just give Michele a call at 617-324-5025 or send her an email at perloski@broad.mit.edu

Hoping it's nothing. Finn gets spots like that on his pink tummy and they go away in a couple of days. Sending light and prayers...

See INFO HERE for description of study and link for directions on how to submit a blood sample. Blood samples from pure breeds of any of these groups are needed: Rottweilers, Greyhounds, Mastiffs, Leonbergers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Wolfhounds, Great Pyrenees, Great Danes, Borzoi and Scottish Deerhounds There's a link for those in Europe, too. Since the above link is not working reliably, here's the info it contains: http://www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog/donate.html# How can your dog help? This important research cannot proceed without the dog community's participation. We need DNA samples from purebred dogs suffering from the diseases we are studying (described below), as well as from older, healthy dogs from the breeds we are studying. Osteosarcoma (Bone cancer) Breeds needed for our study: Rottweilers, Greyhounds, Mastiffs, Leonbergers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Wolfhounds, Great Pyrenees, Great Danes, Borzoi and Scottish Deerhounds Main collaborators: Kenine Comstock (The University of Michigan), Jaime Modiano (University of Minnesota), Cheryl London (Ohio State University), Elizabeth McNeil (Michigan State University), Matthew Breen (North Carolina State University) Funding: AKC/CHF If you have questions, please contact us: E-mail: dog-info@broad.mit.edu Please use links as titled below for more information. Sending DNA samples Information for veterinarians Dr. Couto -“We are working with Dr. Comstock in Michigan looking at genetics of bone tumors.†2007/2008 Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Research Funding Morris Animal Foundation Grant # MAF-D06CA-066 Research Institution: The Broad Institute Title: Mapping Genes Associated With Canine Mast Cell Tumors Researchers: Dr. Kerstin Lindblad-Toh Abstract: Mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common skin tumors in dogs. Survival rates are dependent upon the tumor grade. While dogs with grade 1 tumors often experience long-term survival, those with grade 3 tumors usual die within six months. This cancer has a particularly high occurrence in certain breeds, which suggests a significant genetic component. This study will use a new approach to identify genes that contribute to an increased risk of developing mast cell cancer in golden retrievers and related breeds. Identifying these genes will help scientists rapidly develop genetic tests that would indicated a predisposition to this cancer and would help develop therapeutic strategies based on tumor grade. AKC Canine Health Foundation Grant # 778 Research Institution: Colorado State University Title: Role of Regulatory T Cells in Dogs with Osteosarcoma Researchers: Dr. Steve Dow View Abstract: www.akcchf.org/research/grants/search/index.cfm?search=number&display=results&number=778 Data Sheet: Mast Cell Tumors or Osteosarcoma Research Organization: Broad Institute Contact Person: Not applicable Contact Phone: Not applicable Email Address: info@broad.mit.edu Project Web Site: http://www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog/ About This Disease Mast cell tumors (MCT) are cancerous proliferations of mast cells. Although they can and will spread throughout the body, the danger from mast cell tumors arises from the secondary damage caused by the release of chemicals that they produce. These chemicals can cause systemic problems that include gastric ulcers, internal bleeding, and a range of allergic manifestations. Clearly, mast cell tumors affect both lifespan and quality of life. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of malignant bone cancer, accounting for 35% of primary bone malignancies. There is a preference for the metaphyseal region of tubular long bones. It is a malignant connective (soft) tissue tumor whose neoplastic cells present osteoblastic differentiation and form tumoral bone. About This Research Project This study attempts to map risk factors for mast cell tumors or osteosarcoma respectively. What is Needed? (if you participate) If you suspect that your dog has a mast cell tumor or osteosarcoma, please contact the Broad Institute at the email address above and ask how to proceed to submit a blood sample to participate. Europe http://www.pet-screen.com/web/PETSCR/index...=3&dir=5222

My deepest condolences to you. Godspeed, sweet Payne...

Mine rarely vomit... less than once maybe every 6 months. My Bridge angel, Wells used to gack up water if he drank too fast or too much. I guess mine get enough treats between meals to prevent the yellow bile vomit mess.

Sending prayers and light to your baby boy, and all who will be working with him in the next few days. Many hugs to you. Caesar should be feeling much better soon.

Excellent news! Sending more prayers and light for kicking VF in the butt!

Definitely have your vet consult with OSU. Holding Deuce in my prayers... he's such a trooper!

Very happy to hear that your girlie is responding well to treatment! Continuing my prayers for her...

Hope your baby girl's eye is doing better today. Poor lil' peanut. Holding her in my prayers...

That's great news! Continuing prayers and get well wishes for Nelly.

I'm happy to hear that Faye is doing better. Hopefully the Pred. will help the return of leg function. Yes, you can keep a hound on Pred for much longer. With Phoenix, we started with 10 mg. daily for 2 weeks, then began to taper off slowly, including dropping to 5 mg. every other day during the 4th week. You'll want to be sure and give her some Pepcid 30 to 60 min. before the Pred., and at the same time as a meal. It's hard on the stomach. Keeping prayers flowing to your baby girl.

As far as I know, you can't use oral NSAID's and steriods (like Pred) at the same time. You can use Pred and a pain med like Tramadol together. Hoping your precious girl recovers. I went through something similar with Phoenix when she was 14, and then again at 15. Meds made quite a difference.

Your loving tribute made me cry. What a very special girlie she was, opening your hearts to many more greyhound pets. She will live on forever in your heart.

Adding prayers, light and wishes for your baby girl. Glad to hear she's eating!

Hope it's something simple too. Sending loads of wishes to your Blitz boy.

How very sad. Bless you for being her sponsor and loving her so. Godspeed, sweet Strutter...

Welcome to GT from SoCal! That's a gorgeous black pack you've got. Is that a white foster I see in that last pic?

That's my thought, too, especially since he was in a lake. Would get him into the vet for a check if this doesn't clear up in 24 hours. Too easy to become dehydrated.

Wow... that is amazing! I've heard that there's an aggressive form of osteo, and a much less aggressive form. Hope that handsome boy has continued good days and quality of life with his family.

Sending more prayers and tasty food thoughts. Time to fill that empty tummy, baby girl.

Yep, give the hound a good swig of hydrogen peroxide.

You might want to get an Assistance Harness for Greyhounds which would allow you to help her with the stairs. The sneaky poops are just part of life at that age. Kisses for your precious girlie... We want PICS too!

My deepest condolences to you and your DH. Your sweet boy is now free from all pain, able to run like the wind with all of our beloved Bridge angels. Godspeed, precious Andy...