NewfCare: Research & Rescue

4th Quarter 2024

NewfCare:

RESEARCH & RESCUE

Creating A Safe and Healthy Future

for Every Newfoundland

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Intervening for Marlin

Occasionally veterinary clinic staff will request Rescue services for Newfoundlands admitted to the clinic to be euthanized. Marlin’s veterinary clinic recognized that a different outcome might be possible and contacted NCA National Newfoundland Rescue to discuss options.

“I have a unique situation. A client brought a Newf to our animal hospital in poor condition, wanting to euthanize it. We would not euthanize since her main complaint was he had diarrhea and she had too many dogs. So we had her surrender him to us to save his life. We have been caring for Marlin here while he recuperates. He now looks good, is the correct weight, has been neutered, is current on vaccinations and heartworm prevention. As you can imagine he is sweet and we all love him, but he needs a home and a place to run not to be kenneled in an animal hospital. I would appreciate any help or advice. Thank you.”

Marlin was quickly transferred to the Newfoundland Club of America Regional Club Rescue serving this area and is now settled in his new home.

NCA National Newfoundland Rescue is grateful to this clinic for Marlin’s care, a significant donation that will preserve funding for other Newfoundlands’ veterinary care.

Learn more about the NCA Rescue Program and how you can help.

Research News

studies funded by the NCA Health Challenge and Morris Animal Foundation.

Early Diagnostic Test For Hemangiosarcoma

Andrea Pires dos Santos, DVM, MSc, PhD, Purdue University

The team’s first aim was to validate the most promising miRNA markers, which they’ve accomplished. They will continue to refine their selections before moving on to aim 2, which

will involve looking for the selected miRNA in effusions (free fluid in body cavities) and blood samples

collected from dogs with hemangiosarcoma. The team already has several effusion samples collected and ready for this next step.

New Antibiotic for Ear Infections

Lindsey Citron, VMD, University of Pennsylvania,

Previous research showed that fosmidomycin, an antibiotic and antimalarial agent, is effective against Staphylococcus under laboratory conditions, and seems to be well tolerated in dogs. Using this information, the team conducted a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness and safety of fosmidomycin in client-owned dogs diagnosed with bacterial ear infections.

Genetics of Heart Disease in Newfoundlands

Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, PhD, Michigan State University

The team recently obtained blood samples from a key sire and the team continues to obtain samples from well-characterized Newfoundland families with SAS. Findings will help advance our understanding of the genetic basis of SAS in the breed

and provide valuable clues to help other breeds affected by this life-limiting heart condition.

Learn more about the NCA Health Challenge and how you can support Research

David A. Helming

Scholarship Award

The Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust is pleased to announce a new scholarship award beginning in 2025. This will be in addition to the NCA Junior Scholarship, which is awarded to the NCA Junior fulfilling the requirements of the scholarship and completing an application.

The David A. Helming Scholarship Award will be offered to The Best Junior Handler at the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty Show in his memory. David served the NCA as President, AKC Delegate and Vice Chairman and was a founding member of the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust. David was an AKC Licensed judge for Newfoundland dogs and Junior Showmanship. He was passionate in his belief that our juniors are the future of our sport and its success.

The David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Award

Name of Award: The David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Award

Award recipient: To the Best Junior Handler at the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty

Award amount: Determined annually based on donations with maximum Scholarship amount $5,000

Contact persons: Robin Seaman, rseaman985@aol.com , Diane Broderick, amitynewf@aol.com and the NCA Charitable Trust

Award: Will be listed in the American Kennel Club Premium list along with the amount of the scholarship, dollar amount to be determined by the scholarship committee annually from funds held in the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust. Donations may be made to the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust c/o Mary L Price Treasurer and on the NCA Charitable Trust website, David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Award. The Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust will hold the donated funds in escrow until the Award is presented to the recipient. The award will be paid directly to the institute of higher learning or school upon a receipt of attendance from the scholarship awardee.

Donate to the David A. Helming Memorial Scholarship Fund

Pumpkins For Pups bolsters Rescue coffers.

Thank to your generous support, the Pumpkins for Pups fundraiser earned more that $8400! Generous donors from all over the country got into the Halloween spirit to raise money for vital vet care for Newfoundlands in our rescue program. Thank You!

Families Needed

If you have produced a puppy with SAS and the parents are available for blood collection, please contact sas@ncadogs.org for instruction to submit blood samples on all three family members for an exciting research study looking at the whole canine genome to look for markers for this deadly disorder.

First Ever "Step Out For Health" raises awareness, needed funds.

Our first virtual walk-a-thon to support the Newfoundland Health Challenge was well received, with several Regional Club Teams taking part. 77 supporters raised almost $3000 by walking their Newfs and raising pledges from family and friends. The Newfoundland Club of Seattle was our highest earning club with over $1000 raised!

Quality of life management and decision making is a difficult transition for all families with beloved pets, this is a webinar shared through our partners at the Morris Animal Foundation that addresses these issues. We hope you find this presentation helpful as you navigate the pet aging process.

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