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Doberman with tongue hanging out DVDPA, Inc. is Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Doberman Rescue made up of volunteers. We rescue and assist Dobermans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

DVDPA, Inc. was started in 1989. Our group rescues Dobermans in the PA, NJ & Delaware region. We have also helped to place other Dobermans by referrals.

We supply food, shelter and medical care to Dobermans in our program until a forever home can be found. Dogs come to us from local shelters and owners that can no longer care for their dog.

The dogs in our program are housed in foster homes and boarding kennels.

Most of our rescues are happy, healthy Dobermans that require little medical attention besides routine vaccinations, spaying or neutering. We also handle special needs Dobies in our program.

All of our Dobermans are adopted to approved applicants after a home visit has been completed and vet references are checked. We work on matching dogs and owners based on the personality of the dog and the desires of the adopter. All of our rescues are spayed or neutered before being placed.

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DVDPA - Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc

DVDPA - Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc

DVDPA - Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc

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Sharing a recent email from North Carolina State University's Dr. Kate Meurs:
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Hello!

Kathryn Meurs, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, and the North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital are currently enrolling for a new clinical study to assess the potential benefits of early intervention with a cardiac drug called Vetmedin (pimobendan) in Doberman pinschers that are genetically positive for a dilated cardiomyopathy mutation. We know that this drug can slow down the progression of cardiomyopathy (significant heart muscle disease) if started when cardiac enlargement is present but before symptoms have developed. The objective of this study will be to determine if starting the medication even sooner, before cardiac enlargement has occurred can slow the onset of disease.

If your dog is positive for the genetic mutation, we will ask your dog to come into the NC State Veterinary Hospital for a thorough clinical evaluation including a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram) and a 24-hour electrocardiogram that your dog will wear home. If your dog does not show any sign of heart disease on this first evaluation, we will prescribe Vetmedin, 0.25 mg/kg orally or placebo twice a day. This is a blinded study, the cardiologist and you will not know which drug (Vetmedin or Placebo) your dog has until it has completed the study. This medication will be continued for the duration of the study unless you elect to discontinue participation.

Your dog will then need to come back for recheck visits (approximately 30-40 minutes in duration) every 6 months for up to 3 years from the start of the study or until there is evidence of cardiac disease, whichever is sooner. Please keep in mind this study demands a logistical commitment to bring your dog to the NC State Veterinary Hospital every 6 months for three years and is best for clients located within a reasonable driving distance from NC State University and for dogs who do well in a clinical environment.

Eligible candidates must be Doberman Pinschers between 3-4 years of age who are genetically positive for the Doberman DCM2 mutation.

→ If you have a Doberman that fits the age criteria and has tested positive heterozygous or positive homozygous for the DCM2 genetic mutation and has not yet developed heart disease, please contact vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu with the following information:
-your name, address, phone number, and email address
-your dog’s name, birthdate, sex, and a copy of their DCM genetic testing results

→ If you have a Doberman that fits the age criteria and would like to participate but your dog has not yet been genetically tested, please contact vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu with the following information to request a DNA collection swab kit:
-your name and address
-your dog’s name and birthdate

Thank you!
Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM,PhD
Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory
North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Dr., RB 326
Raleigh, NC 27607
vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-3314

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Sharing a recent email from North Carolina State University's Dr. Kate Meurs:
-----------------------------------
Hello!

Kathryn Meurs, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, and the North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital are currently enrolling for a new clinical study to assess the potential benefits of early intervention with a cardiac drug called Vetmedin (pimobendan) in Doberman pinschers that are genetically positive for a dilated cardiomyopathy mutation. We know that this drug can slow down the progression of cardiomyopathy (significant heart muscle disease) if started when cardiac enlargement is present but before symptoms have developed. The objective of this study will be to determine if starting the medication even sooner, before cardiac enlargement has occurred can slow the onset of disease.

If your dog is positive for the genetic mutation, we will ask your dog to come into the NC State Veterinary Hospital for a thorough clinical evaluation including a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram) and a 24-hour electrocardiogram that your dog will wear home. If your dog does not show any sign of heart disease on this first evaluation, we will prescribe Vetmedin, 0.25 mg/kg orally or placebo twice a day. This is a blinded study, the cardiologist and you will not know which drug (Vetmedin or Placebo) your dog has until it has completed the study. This medication will be continued for the duration of the study unless you elect to discontinue participation.

Your dog will then need to come back for recheck visits (approximately 30-40 minutes in duration) every 6 months for up to 3 years from the start of the study or until there is evidence of cardiac disease, whichever is sooner. Please keep in mind this study demands a logistical commitment to bring your dog to the NC State Veterinary Hospital every 6 months for three years and is best for clients located within a reasonable driving distance from NC State University and for dogs who do well in a clinical environment.

Eligible candidates must be Doberman Pinschers between 3-4 years of age who are genetically positive for the Doberman DCM2 mutation.

→ If you have a Doberman that fits the age criteria and has tested positive heterozygous or positive homozygous for the DCM2 genetic mutation and has not yet developed heart disease, please contact vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu with the following information:
-your name, address, phone number, and email address
-your dog’s name, birthdate, sex, and a copy of their DCM genetic testing results

→ If you have a Doberman that fits the age criteria and would like to participate but your dog has not yet been genetically tested, please contact vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu with the following information to request a DNA collection swab kit:
-your name and address
-your dog’s name and birthdate

Thank you!
Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM,PhD
Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory
North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Dr., RB 326
Raleigh, NC 27607
vcgl@lists.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-3314

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Please take the time to scroll down facebook and look at the home visits that are posted and needed to be done. Appreciate any help with getting them done. Also, don't forget our 2020 DVDPA Calendar is ready and available. We aren't that far away from the holidays, so you may want to purchase some for gifts for your friends or family. It all goes toward helping the dobermans in our rescue. Have a great day everyone!!!

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UPDATED: Take a look at the home visits still needed. As they are getting spoken for, I am deleting them. This is what is left and we still have quite a lot there needing done. If you're able to help out, let me know. THX

It Friday the 13th and also full moon. Whohoo!!! But that isn't going to stop the fact that we need home visits. So, here is the current list of what we need.

MA - South Dennis

CT - Simsbury

MD - Gaithersburg
Columbia
Cumberland

NY - Fulton
Windsor
West Falls
Binghamton

NJ - Vineland

PA - Philadelphia
Williamsport

Thanks everyone, that's a wrap. If you can help out, let me know. Have a great weekend!!!

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