Small AnimalGenetictestinGservice

accurate, affordable and readily available

At the NC State College of

Veterinary Medicine, these

detection services are

available as an essential

tool for veterinarians,

breeders and owners of

companion animals.

Laboratory testing

for genetic traits and

diseases in dogs and cats

is advancing rapidly.

Currently the veterinary genetics testing service at the

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary

Medicine offers a range of DNA screening tests for

cardiac and neurogenetic disorders that can occur in

several specific canine and feline breeds.

DNA testing can be performed on blood samples (EDTA),

buccal swabs or semen samples. Results, interpretations,

and recommendations are provided by email. Genetic

counseling is also available for follow-up.

Download sample submission forms at

www.ncstatevets.org/genetics/submitdna or

call 919.513.3314 for more information.

The following tests are now available:

Heart disease in doGsBoxer Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

(ARVC or Boxer Cardiomyopathy) is an adult onset cardiomyopathy

that can lead to sudden death or the development of congestive

heart failure.

Doberman Pinscher Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an adult

onset disease that can lead to sudden death or the development of

congestive heart failure.

Newfoundland Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) is a cardiac birth

defect characterized by fainting, rear limb weakness, or heart failure.

canine neuroGenetic disordersCerebellar degeneration in the Gordon Setter and Old English

Sheepdog causes a progressive loss of coordination resulting in

the hallmark ataxic gait characterized by dramatic overstepping,

particularly obvious in the forelimbs. Onset of signs ranges from

6 months to 4 years of age.

Heart disease in catsMaine Coon and Ragdoll Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is

an adult onset disease that can lead to congestive heart failure and

thromboembolic episodes.

Do you have questions about inherited diseases

in your patients? Make an appointment to speak

with a geneticist by e-mailing kate_meurs@ncsu.edu.

Extensive and detailed information about current studies

being conducted at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

is available online:

www.ncstatevets.orG/GeneticsParticipants in clinical research studies may qualify for

reduced rates on clinical evaluation. Please contact us or see

website for further details.

on-GoinG researcH and care

discovery and innovation are in our dnaThe Veterinary Genetics Laboratory is now administering

research programs available for the following breeds

and conditions:

Participating in the work

of the NC State College

of Veterary Medicine

provides you access not

only to the resources and

facilities at the Randall

B. Terry Companion

Animal Veterinary Medical

Center but also to faculty

and students who are

engaged in on-going

research, partnerships

and collaborations

with industry and

government researchers,

entrepreneurs, clinical

trial companies and to

world-class, state-of-

the-art laboratories and

equipment.

canine cardiac diseaseSubvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS)

Golden Retriever

Newfoundland

Rottweiler

Cardiomyopathy studies

Doberman Pinscher

Great Dane

Boxer

canine ocular disorders Corneal disease studies

Boston Terrier: corneal endothelial

dystrophy

Boxer: indolent corneal ulcer (SCCEDs)

Siberian Husky: crystalline corneal

dystrophy

canine immune system disordersImmune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

(IMHA) study

Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, and Maltese

Addison’s disease studyStandard Poodle

feline cardiac diseaseFeline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

(HCM) study

Bengal

Birman

Sphynx

1052 William Moore DriveRaleigh, NC 27607

919.513.6423

kate_meurs@ncsu.eduwww.ncstatevets.org/genetics