MDR1
Cats with MDR1 mutation at risk of severe reactions to popular medication
A WSU study identified a risk of severe adverse effects in cats with the genetic mutation to eprinomectin, an active ingredient in top-selling parasite preventatives like NexGardCombo and Centragard.
Common heartworm preventive, other antiparasitics can be deadly for some cats
WSU researchers have identified a growing list of common drugs and products that can cause serious and potentially fatal reactions in cats with the feline MDR1 mutation.
New test can detect deadly genetic mutation in cats
Mutation can cause animals to have adverse reaction to some common drugs.
Veterinarians recruiting dogs to help develop life‑saving test
Finding a quick-and-easy way to see if a dog will have a potentially life-threatening reaction to commonly prescribed drugs.
New equipment will identify potentially toxic drugs
Quickly identifying which drugs are threats.
WSU study aims to prevent adverse drug reactions in dogs
If not identified before surgery, a rare genetic mutation could result in your dog being exposed to dangerously high levels of anesthetic agents.
One-of-a-kind medicine for one-of-a-kind patients
Carlee, a 7-year-old yellow lab, is a mutant. Like many of her human redheaded counterparts, Carlee has a mutation in the MC1-R gene, or melanocortin 1 receptor. The gene is responsible for producing melanin, a pigment that determines hair, or in this case, coat color.
Robbie
Robbie’s story – by Leslie Nichols.
Cash
Martha Love had a lot to be thankful for Thanksgiving 2009.
