.Assisted MRI ScansThe committee have decided to donate money from Club Funds to assist any member of the club wishing to have one of their dogs MRI scanned. The scheme will be limited to 25 dogs for the time being and £100 will be given to each owner on receipt of an invoice from the neurologist. Members wishing to take advantage of this scheme may use a neurologist of their choice and should contact the secretary Mrs. Diane Searle for further information.
Health FundWe are also planning to set up a Health Fund to benefit Cavaliers in the future. Any ideas from members on fund raising will be most welcome. Please contact our fund raisers Jackie Ward 01749 812773 or Gillian Greenall 01548 580369
Low cost MRI scanning facility in our area Mr Sim of Heathlands Veterinary Hospital Ltd, Winfrith, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DD. Tel no, 01929 462535 fax 01929 462756 has offered his services to help in the scanning of dogs for Syringomyelia. Details of the
offer Mr Sim has offers a 5% reduction for two dogs belonging to the same owner and a 10% reduction for three or more dogs belonging to the same owner. Dogs will need to be referred by and booked in by your veterinary surgeon. A clinical history will be needed if there has been any recent illness. The DVD of the scan will be sent by Mr Sim to Clare Rusbridge The Stone Lion Veterinary Centre 41 High St Wimbledon SW19 5AU for assessment and the result will be posted to you. There is a fee of £50.00 for this service. Please note: It is the responsibility of the owner to check all the requirement details with the Heathlands Veterinary Hospital prior to scanning. FOETAL TISSUE RESEARCH PROJECT We all know how devastating the death of a puppy can be, or the arrival of a stillborn pup, and what a waste we feel it to be. However, Dr Imelda McGonnell of the Royal Veterinary College is researching in to cranial and skull development and feels that information derived from the following material: 1. Aborted material 2. Still born material 3. Death within 48 hours of whelping will provide insight in to a number of conditions, including both canine and human SM and possible genetic links. Dr McGonnell would welcome the participation of breeders in this research, and you are asked in the first instance to get in touch with Sheena Stevens (Kilnshena@Hotmail.com – 01884 821080) who will be happy to provide you with information and instructions. All details are completely confidential, and breeders will eventually receive a report from Dr McGonnell on any specimen provided.
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