Posted 2008-01-27 7:09 PM (#75406) Subject: Aussie Dog Breeds
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Since many of us own Aussie type dog breeds...I wanted to share this info with you.Many herding dog breeds are afflicted with a mutation of the multi-drug resistance (mdr1) gene. This gene encodes a protein (P-glycoprotein) that is responsible for removing certain drugs and toxins from the brain. Dogs that carry the mdr1 genetic defect cannot rid their brains of the problem drugs. The result is a neurotoxic buildup that can cause abnormal neurological symptoms and/or death. http://tinyurl.com/33n22z
Aussie Dog Breeds
