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Author: Miranda Levin

19Sep202419Sep2024

DEPOHGEN™ Test Price Increase

Miranda Levin Genetics and Genetic Testing Information, Recommended Health Tests
DEPOHGEN™ Test Price Increase

Photo by Francesca Torres

This is just a heads-up that Washington State is increasing the price of the DEPOHGEN™ test* to $70 on September 30th. 

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14Jan202414Jan2024

Anesthesia Information Updated

Miranda Levin Articles for Your Veterinarian, Emergency Information
Anesthesia Information Updated

Photo by Siv Ovesen.

The information on this webpage on anesthetizing a Deerhound has been updated.

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04Dec202304Dec2023

Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) FAQ

Miranda Levin Articles for Your Veterinarian, Claymore Columns, Genetics and Genetic Testing Information
Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) FAQ

Photo by Eva and Svend Svendsen.

Since the DEPOHGEN™ test became available early this year, some questions keep cropping up, so we thought it would be useful to compile a page of Frequently Asked Questions. That page can be found here.

26Mar202326Mar2023

DEPOHGEN™ Testing Now Available Worldwide

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DEPOHGEN™ Testing Now Available Worldwide

Photo by Karen Winter.

The new DEPOHGEN™ test for the genetic mutation that can cause Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) can now be ordered using a credit card, which means it is now available to people outside the United States!

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16Feb202316Feb2023

Genetic Test for Post-Operative Hemorrhage is Here!

Miranda Levin Genetics and Genetic Testing Information, Research
Genetic Test for Post-Operative Hemorrhage is Here!

Photo by Ellen Bonacarti.

We are THRILLED to announce that our breed has a new genetic test — the DEPOHGEN™ test for Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (also called Delayed Bleeding Syndrome or hyperfibrinolysis)!

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15Oct202230Oct2025

Congenital Heart Disease

Miranda Levin Claymore Columns, Recommended Health Tests Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia, Ventricular Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Disease

Photo by Margory Cohen.

Thankfully, congenital heart disease is rare in Deerhounds, but it does occur.

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20Sep202220Sep2022

The Holter Project is Underway!

Miranda Levin Research
The Holter Project is Underway!

Photo by Amber Duff.

It’s been a long time coming, but we’re delighted to report that the Holter project has begun! We have already started to monitor dogs and are booking dogs now for the fall.

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06Apr202205Apr2022

New Discoveries in Congenital Megaesophagus

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New Discoveries in Congenital Megaesophagus

Photo by Amy Opoka.

Although congenital megaesophagus is exceedingly rare in Deerhounds, here is some recent research that may be helpful with any future cases.

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14Mar202205Mar2022

Health Research in 2021: Annual Report

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Health Research in 2021: Annual Report

Photo by Katrina Richardson.

Our research is still being impacted by COVID. Many projects continue to be delayed. But we have made a bit of progress on some fronts.

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07Mar202205Mar2022

Catching Up on Diet-Associated DCM Research

Miranda Levin Research
Catching Up on Diet-Associated DCM Research

Photo by Verena von Eichborn, who passed away last week and whose photos will be greatly missed on this website.

Below are a couple of articles from the fall on new developments in diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy.

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DEERHOUND HEALTH 101: Click HERE for an overview of the health issues found in the breed, as well as health testing information.

SDCA CODE OF ETHICS HEALTH TESTING

Breeders should provide the following to buyers for every dog/puppy sold:

GENETIC TEST RESULTS OR STATUS:

  • FVII Deficiency (Factor VII deficiency)
  • DEPOHGEN™ (Delayed Postoperative Hemorrhage Syndrome). 

HEALTH SCREENING TEST RESULTS: 

  • Postprandial Bile Acids Test (for liver shunt)
  • Cardiac: Echocardiogram results for breeding stock (congenital and acquired heart disorders)
  • AND Veterinarian auscultation (detection of heart murmurs present at birth) for dogs/puppies sold. 

For more information: https://deerhoundhealth.org/health-testing-overview/      

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