Small Animal Services: Genetics
Mon.-Fri. | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Cardiac Health Screening for Doberman Pinchers
In observance of the holiday season, our holter monitor and genetic service will be closed from December 23-30. If you have a emergency and need an emergency Holter during that time, please contact Dr. Kate Meurs at kate_meurs@ncsu.edu. Happy Holidays!
Doberman DCM Genetic Testing and NCSU Holter Package – $175.00 per dog
This package includes:
1. Doberman DCM1 and DCM2 genetic mutation combo test
2. NC State Holter monitor rental and supplies
A Holter monitor and supplies will be sent with DNA collection swabs for genetic testing. Owners will receive formal genetic testing results and a Holter report with genetic consultation and recommendations from Dr. Kate Meurs, PhD, DACVIM. Due to limited Holter supplies, this can be done for up to 4 dogs at a time and is available to owners, breeders, and veterinarians!
Doberman DCM Genetic Testing and Cardiologist Interpretation of External Holter Results Package – $100.00 per dog
This package includes:
1. Doberman DCM1 and DCM2 genetic mutation combo test
2. Cardiologist interpretation of external Holter results
A DNA collection swab kit will be sent to owners, which can be returned with Holter results from outside Holter analysis service. Owners will receive formal genetic testing results and a Holter report with genetic consultation and recommendations from Dr. Kate Meurs, PhD, DACVIM. This is available for owners, breeders, and veterinarians!
About Doberman pinscher DCM
Doberman pinschers are one of the most common breeds of dogs to be affected with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). When a Doberman pinscher is diagnosed with DCM, the implication of subsequent abnormalities, such as congestive heart failure and sudden death become concerns.
We have previously demonstrated that dilated cardiomyopathy is an inherited disease in the Doberman pinscher and appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. We previously identified one genetic mutation (PDK4; NCSU DCM1) for the disease and have now identified a second, NCSU DCM2. Dogs that carry both mutations are at the highest risk of getting sick from the disease, although dogs with a mutation in either gene can develop the disease as well.
Dr. Kate Meurs of the Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Lab at North Carolina State University presents free webinars! The content is targeted to the dog owner/breeder but anyone is welcome to view the sessions.
2014 Doberman DCM Update – Webinar: https://mymediasite.online.
2016 Doberman DCM Update & DCM2 Gene – Webinar: https://mymediasite.