Cardiomyopathy Research at Michigan State University

Most Doberman owners and breeders consider cardiomyopathy to be the biggest health problem facing our breed.  Far too many of our beloved pets are taken from us by this insidious disease.  Often times, owners are not even aware of the problem until it reaches its advanced stages.

Too many of us have lost our Dobermans to this awful disease.  Anybody active in the Doberman breed knows of dogs that have died from cardiomyopathy.  The disease is far too common in today's Doberman, yet we still do not understand how it is inherited.

Many of us who have lost our faithful companions to this disease have vowed that we will do whatever we can to bring us the day when no Dobermans ever have to suffer from cardio again.  If the researchers are able to develop a genetic test, it is hoped that selective breeding will insure that no Doberman need ever suffer this disease again.  This is a plea for funds for research.  According to Dr. Venta, all donations to this project are tax deductible (you will receive a statement for tax purposes).

Donation to the Tracy Hammer Doberman Pinscher Research Fund:  Send your check to: CVM Development Office, ATTN: Patty Jacobs, Director of Development, A135 East Fee Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1316.  Make your check or money order payable to Michigan State University.  You will receive a statement verifying that the check was a tax deductible contribution, and not in payment of services.  Include a brief note stating that the donation is to be used to fund Dr. Venta's Doberman Pinscher cardiomyopathy research program.

With all of our help, some day no Doberman will have to suffer from this disease again!

Please note that this site is not connected with Michigan State University in any way. This is a personal plea for research funds.