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My lab recently had blood allergy tests done. The basic allergy test showed that he definitely had an allergy of some kind.

The outdoor panel came back clear (pollens, grasses, etc).

We...

Interesting new development - a vest which can predict seizures in epileptic dogs
http://www.mndaily.com/2012/04/04/u-research-helps-predict-and-control-seizures-epileptic-dogs

Definitely No, No No !!!!

Thank you Katie - I feel sure my friend will be relieved by your response.

Thank you for your responses - I will pass your comments on to my friend.

Thank you - I will pass that info on.
Anybody else with experience of this?

A question that I hope Katie may be able to answer for a friend of mine -

Does being EIC "affected" put a dog at any increased risk for general anaesethetic?

It used to be thought that pro-biotics should not be given until a course of antibiotics was finished.
But my vet has told me that current thinking is that it is fine to give pro-biotics during the...

I can't honestly comment as to whether a very low fat diet could affect your dog's performance. My dog doesn't work. But with pancreatitis, keeping to a low fat diet can make the difference between...

Once a dog has had an attack of pancreatitis it is are more prone to have further attacks - so you need to keep your dogs diet very low in any kind of fat (it doesn't matter whether it be pork,...

Is there any way we can access this article Katie? On "googling" it would seem that it is subscription only.

It is sad, and yet so obvious - that "labradoodles" will ultimately inherit genetic problems from both gene pools.
Yes - theoretically a first cross should be OK (provided both parents are fully...

Did they test for Campylobacter?

About 3 yrs ago my male black lab had two very bad episodes of haemorrhagic gastro enteritis. There was no obvious reason for the first attack. He seemed to make...

I reckon you hit the nail right on the head there Pippa ;)

Hope you find the info you are seeking for your CNM item - and again, congrats on your EIC article. I've been telling US lab folk just...

Thank you for the update Katie.
Interesting re the low number of genetically "affected" Curlies that are experiencing collapses!

No - an affected to a clear would give 100% carrier offspring. No clears and no affected.

Yes - though personally I would recommend U of M

Were both tests done at the U of M?
If so, then I would contact Katie Minor who may be able to throw some light on this.

As far as EIC is concerned, here in the UK, most breeders are just burying their heads in the sand and not acknowledging that there is a problem with EIC!
The EIC gene is mainly in British show...

You beat me to it Katie ;) :D

The video link that Katie gives shows Monty my 6 yr old lab who began having these collapsing episodes at the age of 2 - his most recent being just 3 weeks ago.

Katie - could you please explain what you mean by this (for the benefit of us unscientific morals;-)

Thank you for posting this link - very intereting indeed!

I have to agree with Bill. Here in the UK Drakeshead is a very well known and well respected kennel. Most of our labradors from Field Trial/Working lines (including my own dog) have Drakeshead in...

Hi - just seen your post regarding the strange episodes your dog has been experiencing.
I note that Anne (Windycanyon) mentioned the possibility of paroxysmal dyskinesia, which is thought to be a...

Marvellous Little Monty
(Radical Rolo at Stonecellars x Dancing Naiive)

EIC Carrier
CNM Clear