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Information to assist with understanding the results of heart testing. Author Dr. Jo Dukes McEwan BVMS, MVM. PhD, DVC, MRCVS.
The Newfoundland Club Heart Test Results
Report into the result of Newfoundland heart tests completed and a searchable database of these results.
Recommendation for the screening of Newfoundland dogs for the presence of genetic problems (Adobe PDF format 30Kb)
Link to details of veterinary surgeons that are accredited
to perform echo doppler examinations.
* Jo Dukes-McEwan is currently
working full time on the genetics of Newfoundland dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM),
a project fully funded by The British heart Foundation, and does not spend
time on the routine cardiology clinics at present. She would be keen to hear
from owners or breeders who are concerned about DCM in their dog(s),
particularly if they can take part in the genetic study. For routine screening
of breeding stock, please consult one of her colleagues at Edinburgh.
Information from The Newfoundland Club's 1999 health seminar part 1 relating to Cilary Dyskinesia
Information from The Newfoundland Club's 1999 health seminar part 2 relating to Hereditary Heart disease the the Newfoundland
Quick reference guide for "bloat". Look-up chart format for relating what is happening - what the dog is doing - what you should be doing - treatment. (Adobe Acrobat PDF format. 11Kb approx)
One page Quick reference guide for "bloat". (Adobe PDF format 7Kb)
Twelve page detailed description of "bloat", it's possible causes, identification and actions to be taken. (Adobe PDF format 59Kb)
Report on Genetics and testing for Genetic disorders (Adobe PDF format 29Kb)
Cystinuria in the UK population of Newfoundland Dogs - Survey Results. Author Alison Ridyard DSAM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS, Feb 2003. (Adobe PDF format 446Kb)
Further information on Cystinuria can be found on our Cystinuria in Newfoundland Dogs information page.
Laryngeal Paralysis Presentation
Presentation on the cause, treatment and management of Laryngeal Paralysis given by Alasdair Hotston Moore of The University of Bristol (Adobe PDF format 5393Kb)