If you own a Golden Retriever this is an event you should consider attending. If you have friends or family with a Golden Retriever, please share this information with them.
“PIGMENTARY UVEITIS IN GOLDEN RETRIEVERS”
Presented By:
Dr. Wendy Townsend
Purdue University
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
December 8, 2012
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
STONE CITY KENNEL CLUB
13606 Laraway Rd
New Lenox,
IL 60451
Dr. Wendy Townsend is a veterinary ophthalmologist on the
faculty of Purdue University in Indiana. She has had research grants investigating
Pigmentary Uveitis for several years.
“PIGMENTARY UVEITIS”
Pigmentry Uveitis, also known
as Golden Retriever uveitis or pigmentary and cystic glaucoma, is a serious
disease of the eye which often progresses to glaucoma and causes pain. There is no treatment or cure for the
disease. Pigmentary Uveitis is believed
to be hereditary but is usually not detected and diagnosed until the dog is
9-12 years old after they have produced offspring.
The primary focus of current
research is to identify the gene responsible for the disease. Once this is done, a test for the disease can
be developed and further spread of the disease can be prevented. At this time, Dr. Townsend and colleagues are
collecting samples from Golden Retrievers for this research. Samples from unaffected dogs as well as dogs
affected by the disease are needed.
Samples from both genders and all ages are also being collected. It is through this type of research and
cooperation of Golden Retriever breeders and owners that a treatment and
eventually a cure will be found.
If your Golden Retriever has been diagnosed
with Pigmentary Uveitis or if you own a Golden Retriever and want it
checked out for the condition take part in this event.
“Pigmentary Uveitis in Golden Retrievers”
Presented By:
Dr. Wendy Townsend
Veterinary Ophthalmologist-Purdue University
Saturday, December 8, 2012
“Pigmentary Uveitis in Golden Retrievers”
Presented By:
Dr. Wendy Townsend
Veterinary Ophthalmologist-Purdue University
Saturday, December 8, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
13606 Laraway Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451
COST: $10.00 (to be donated to Dr. Townsend’s research)
FREE EYE EXAMS AND PIGMENTARY
UVEITIS EVALUATION FOR ALL PARTICIPATING DOGS!!!!!
Sponsored By:
Loyola University
and
Stone City Kennel Club
For more information call:
Mina Wright (708-216-6562)
Or
Lynn McNally (708-220-6653)
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_________________________ ______________________________ _______________
ADDRESS:______________________ ______________________________ _______________
CITY:_________________________ ________________________STATE: _______________
PHONE:________________________ _EMAIL:_______________________ ______________
COST: $10.00____________
Loyola University
and
Stone City Kennel Club
For more information call:
Mina Wright (708-216-6562)
Or
Lynn McNally (708-220-6653)
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_________________________
ADDRESS:______________________
CITY:_________________________
PHONE:________________________
COST: $10.00____________
RETURN COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO:
Mina Wright
Comparative Medicine Facility
Loyola University
2160 S. First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Mina Wright
Comparative Medicine Facility
Loyola University
2160 S. First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2012
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