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FIRST AID KITS
Support the MBTCA Health Fund by ordering one
of these high-quality First Aid Kits with
the new MBTCA Health logo on the front. Fully stocked with first aid
necessities- see the First Aid Kit page for
photo and list of contents as well as ordering information. Limited
supply available, so get your orders in quickly!
NEW DNA RESEARCH
Your
participation in the newly formed MBT DNA bank is requested to aid in
solving genetic issues in the Miniature Bull Terrier. The DNA bank is
responsible for storing the DNA and issuing it to MBTCA approved research
studies. You may read more Dr. Gary Johnson's project and download the
forms and instructions here:
Documents
DNA Survey
LETTER FROM THE HEALTH
COMMITTEE
Please read this
letter from the health committee with important
news and updates. The health committee may now be emailed at
mbtcahealth@yahoo.com if you have
any questions or concerns regarding mini health.
PRIMARY LENS LUXATION
Link to
Primary lens luxation in
dogs: A layman’s guide & a warning to owners of Minature Bull Terriers in
particular
ADVICE FOR PUPPY BUYERS
"A Puppy
Buyer's Guide to the Internet: Online Resources to Find and Raise a Healthy
Purebred Dog" Article by Stuart F. Eckmann for the AKC Canine
Health Foundation.
FOR THE HEALTH OF
YOUR MINI...
Articles on various aspects of Miniature Bull Terrier health. Excerpts
from A LITTLE BULL ©, the Official Publication of the Miniature Bull
Terrier Club of America. For the Health
SURVEYS
An updated Health Survey was conducted
by the Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America from 2002-2004. Here are
the results: Survey
During the summer of 1998, the Miniature Bull
Terrier Club of America conducted a health survey. It was a modified version
of the AKC Model Health Survey for Parent Clubs. Here are the results in .pdf
format. MBTSurv.pdf
SPINNING STUDY
Dr. Alice Moon-Fanelli of Tuft's
University is conducting a study of spinning (compulsive tail chasing) in
Bull Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers. Participation is needed
from both affected and non-affected (control group) Miniature Bull Terriers.
For more information, see
Spinning Study. DNA RESEARCH - FINAL PROGRESS
REPORT (Previous Study)
Final progress report from the AKC Canine
Health Foundation on Dr. Gary Johnson's DNA research project.
Primary Lens Luxation STUDY BE A GUARDIAN ANGEL
The Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America is
offering GUARDIAN ANGEL pins as a reward for donations to health funds.
ANGEL
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