Photo by Margory Cohen.
Thankfully, congenital heart disease is rare in Deerhounds, but it does occur.
Claymore Columns
Emerging information in Greyhounds suggests that Deerhounds may experience a third type of clotting disorder called thrombotic disease, in which a blood clot forms in the wrong place or at the wrong time.
Photo by Heather Hart.
Dr. Michael’s Court 2021 National Specialty health seminar presentation as well as a written summary.
Photo by Rich Paice.
by John Dillberger, DVM, PhD
Reprinted from the March/April 2019 issue of The Claymore.
Using tranexamic acid to treat Delayed Bleeding Syndrome in Deerhounds.
Photo by Louise Laing
John Dillberger, DVM, Ph.D., & Miranda Levin, ONB
Reprinted from the January/February 2021 issue of The Claymore.
Like everything else this year, our research was impacted by COVID. Many projects were delayed, but we did manage to make some progress on a few fronts.
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Trimethoprim-sulfa antibiotics are widely used because they’re inexpensive, effective against all kinds of bacteria, and considered very safe. Unfortunately, they aren’t without side-effects. Deerhounds have more than their share of serious consequences from these drugs.
by John E. Dillberger, DVM
Reprinted from the January/February 2012 Claymore.
In response to last month’s column, I received a note from Scottie Sterrett about the example I used to illustrate genetic testing. The point that she touched on is so important that I wanted to share her letter and my response with everyone. I hope this will stimulate further conversation about the issues that genetic testing raises for all of us.
Genetic tests, health tests, and how each might be used to make both healthcare and breeding decisions.
by John E. Dillberger, DVM
Reprinted from the November/December 2011 Claymore.
by John Dillberger, DVM
Reprinted from the May/June 2014 issue of The Claymore
Over the past 25 years, many Deerhound owners have contacted me or another SDCA member who is a veterinarian with questions about seizures.