Yearly Prevention for an MDR1 Dog
How to plan vaccination, dental care and heartworm and lungworm testing for an MDR1-affected dog when several routine products are off the table.
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Are Flea and Tick Chews Safe for MDR1 Dogs? NexGard, Bravecto and Simparica Explained
Owners panic that isoxazoline chews are an MDR1 risk. They're not — but a separate FDA warning still applies. Here's how to untangle the two and choose a protocol.
Read their storyHeartworm Prevention and MDR1: What Every Herding Breed Owner Must Know
Heartworm preventives and the MDR1 mutation can be a dangerous combination. Here's what's safe, what isn't, and how to protect your herding breed year-round.
Read their storyMDR1 Testing: The $75 Test That Could Save Your Dog's Life
Everything you need to know about getting your herding breed tested for the MDR1 gene mutation - where to test, what the results mean, and what to do next.
Read their storyThe Vet Visit Checklist That Could Save Your Dog's Life
A printable checklist of questions, actions, and information to bring to every veterinary appointment with your herding breed.
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