ODTC Health Clinic

Oriole Dog Training Club
Canine Health Clinic

The clinic is FULL if you would like to be put on the email list for future clinics, please email odtchealth@verizon.net

Saturday, August 29, 2009

from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

1718-C Belmont Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21244


	HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES	REGISTRATION
	BAER Clinic *Canceled*	Scheduling
	Blood Test	What to bring to the clinic
	Cardiac Clinic	Registration Info *Read Carefully !*
	CERF & Gonioscopy Clinic	Registration Form - *Registration Closed*
	Massage	Directions
	Microchip
	Optigen

Contact Janet Kaplan at odtchealth@verizon.net
or call 410-549-6852 if you have questions.

BAER - Dr. Jay McDonnell DVM, MS, DACVIM
http://www.drjaymcdonnell.com/site/view/154260_BAERTesting.pml

Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) is the only accepted method of testing for congenital deafness. One test suffices for the lifetime of the animal. For more info on BAER: http://www.offa.org/deafinfo.html
Clinic fees do NOT include OFA registration. Owners will receive a copy of their BAER results and can register their dog by mailing the form to OFA with the registry fee.

BLOOD TEST - Dr. Sharon Albright DVM

Optigen

Optigen testing provides DNA based diagnosis and information about inherited diseases in dogs. Go to the Optigen website http://www.optigen.com to view the complete list of genetic test and cost. A 20% discount will be provided to their listed fees when you use the clinic discount code. The clinic discount code will be provided at the close of registration (8/15/2009). You can receive an additional 5% discount if you register online.    The clinic fee charged for Optigen covers the cost to draw and ship the blood to Optigen. Results will be mailed to the owner directly from Optigen.

SNAP 4Dx        test for heartworm and the 3 most diagnosed tick-borne   diseases;   lyme, ehrlichiosis and anaplasma. For more information: http://www.idexx.com/animalhealth/testkits/4dx/

Lyme Quantitative C6 Antibody
http://www.idexx.com/animalhealth/laboratory/c6/index.jsp
Thyroid - OFA (Michigan)

Information regarding OFA Thyroid testing can be found at http://www.offa.org/thyinfo.html

Clinic fees do NOT include OFA registration.

CBC/Chemistry/Thyroid/Titers - General Information

CERF & Gonioscopy Clinic-

Dr. Jennifer Hyman MA VMD DACVO

The CERF eye exam is a general eye exam that screens for genetic and non-genetic abnormalities in dogs. For more information: http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.html
Gonioscopy evaluates the drainage angle of the eye to determine if their is increased genetic risk of developing glaucoma.
Clinic fees do NOT include CERF registration. Owners will be provided a copy of their CERF results and can register their dog by mailing the form to CERF with the registry fee.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes PRIOR to your CERF appointment time since dog's pupils need to be dilated prior to seeing the vet.

SCHEDULING

¨ Your appointment time will be mailed to you AFTER the closing date (8/15/2009)

¨ Plan to arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to your appointment to check in and verify/complete any paperwork. If registered for CERF, you need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.

¨ Appointment times are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are planning to schedule multiple services please register early or your appointment times may not be together.

¨ Your appointment may be scheduled earlier or later than your requested time depending on registration enrollment.

REGISTRATION INFO - Read Carefully !

¨ Deadline for registration is August 15, 2009

¨ Complete a separate registration for for EACH dog.

¨ If you are NOT an ODTC member, please add the additional $5 fee per dog to your total registration cost.

¨ Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your registration. (Appointment times will be MAILED to you 8/15/2009)

¨ Make checks payable to Oriole Dog Training Club or ODTC.

¨ Mail registration to: ODTC Health Clinic, Janet Kaplan, 5401 Linton Road Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

¨ There will be NO refunds after the 8/15 closing date except for Blood Test. Cancellations for Blood Test after the closing date will be subject to a $20 processing fee per dog; the balance will be refunded.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE CLINIC

BLOOD TEST - Bring a large self-addressed stamped envelope so that your blood work results can be mailed to you. If you do not provide an envelope, a $3.00 shipping and handling fee will apply.

OFA Thyroid & Cardiac Clinics - If you registered for any of these clinics, the OFA form will be mailed to you on 8/15 along with your appointment time. Bring the completed OFA form with you to the clinic.

¨ If you want to register your dog's Thyroid results, bring a check/money order payable to OFA for $7.50 OR complete the credit card section on the OFA form. The OFA will send a certificate to the owner in 4-6 weeks.

¨ Owners will be provided a copy of their Cardiac results and can register their dog by mailing the form to OFA with the registry fee.

Cardiac Clinic - Dr. Risa Roland DVM, DACVIM

Heart auscultation will be performed for OFA clearances. Information regarding OFA Cardiac testing can be found at: http://www.offa.org/cardiacinfo.html
Clinic fees do NOT include OFA registration. Owners will be provided a copy of their Cardiac results and can register their dog by mailing the form to OFA with the registry fee.

MICROCHIPS
Microchipping will be provided by Golden Retriever Rescue Education & Training. AVID (American Veterinary Identification Device) microchips will be used. For more information: http://www.avidid.com

OPTIGEN - If you paid for your Optigen test online, bring the completed Optigen form and payment receipt with you to the clinic. If you did NOT pay for your test online, bring a completed Optigen form AND a check/money order payable to Optigen for the amount of your test.

MASSAGE

Canine massage will be available from Anne Hennessey SAMP, ESMT, BS. Massage services are available for dogs of all ages with special interest in working and performance dogs. For more information: http://www.pasmassage.com