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Emergency Situations: If your dog is showing signs of drug toxicity, do not use this form. Contact your veterinarian or nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Time is critical in toxicity cases.

Thank you for your interest in this resource. I created this website to share clinical information about MDR1 drug sensitivity and to help prevent the toxicity cases I treat too often in emergency practice.

What I Can Help With

General questions about the content on this website
Suggestions for additional topics to cover
Requests for educational materials or presentations
Inquiries from veterinary professionals about training opportunities
Reports of errors or outdated information that needs correction

What I Cannot Provide

I am not able to provide individual veterinary medical advice through this website. Every dog is different, and treatment decisions require hands-on examination and knowledge of the specific case. Questions like "Is this dose safe for my dog?" or "What should I do about my dog's symptoms?" must be directed to a veterinarian who can evaluate your dog directly.

This is not about liability or unwillingness to help. It is about providing safe, appropriate care. Your dog deserves a veterinarian who can see them, examine them, and make informed decisions based on their individual situation. That veterinarian is not someone on the internet.

Contact Information

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Professional Inquiries: For veterinary professionals interested in toxicology training, continuing education, or consultation, please contact Austin Veterinary Specialists directly at (512) 555-0147 and ask for the Emergency Department.

Response Time

I read all messages but cannot guarantee individual responses due to clinical responsibilities. Emergency veterinary work does not follow a predictable schedule. If you have sent a message and have not heard back within two weeks, please resend.

Finding an Emergency Veterinarian

If you need emergency veterinary care, these resources can help you find a facility:

AAHA Hospital Locator: aaha.org/your-pet/find-an-aaha-pet-hospital/
VECCS Hospital Finder: Search for board-certified emergency specialists in your area
Your regular veterinarian's after-hours emergency referral

MDR1 Testing Resources

For information about MDR1 genetic testing, the following laboratories offer this service:

Washington State University Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory (discovered the MDR1 mutation)
Embark Veterinary (comprehensive breed and health panels including MDR1)
Wisdom Panel (genetic testing panels including MDR1)
UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory

Testing typically requires a cheek swab sample that you can collect at home. Results are usually available within 2-3 weeks. The cost ranges from $40-75 depending on the laboratory and whether MDR1 is tested alone or as part of a larger panel.