Friends of Lola are raising awareness of the neurological conditions Syringomyelia (SM) and Chiari-like malformation (CM) in all breeds of dogs. Breeds with diagnosed cases of Syringomyelia include, Affenpinscher, Bichon Frise, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Cavaliers, Chihuahuas, French Bulldogs, Griffon Bruxellois, Havanese, King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Dachshunds, Maltese, Minature Pinscher, Minature/ToyPoodles, Papillions, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pug, Shih Tzus, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers and several cross breeds. Friends of Lola aims to unite together pet owners, breeders and all dog lovers who have an interest in this neurological condition.
THANKYOU TO THE GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS CLUB NSW INC, AUSTRALIA FOR THE DONATION OF £855 TOWARDS THE CMSM GENOME RESEARCH |
FRIENDS OF LOLA FUND HAVE HELPED TO MRI SCAN 8 DOGS THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE FUND AND TO OWNERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CMSM DNA RESEARCH. SO FAR WE HAVE HELPED TO MRI SCAN 5 GRIFFONS. ALL GRIFFONS GRADE A WITH 1 CM CLEAR. WE HAVE HELPED TO SCAN 3 AFFENPINSCHERS. FRIENDS OF LOLA IS HELPING TO FUND THE INTERPRETATION OF MRI SCANS AND THE COLLECTION OF DNA FOR THE GENOME RESEARCH IN AFFENPINSCHERS, CHIHUAHUAS, GRIFFONS, KING CHARLES SPANIELS AND PAPILLIONS TO FIND OUT IF YOUR DOG COULD HELP WITH THE GENOME RESEARCH CONTACT penny.knowler@ntlworld.com |
Dogs like Molly, Ella and Oliver have suffered from a young age with the painful symptoms of CMSM. You can read their stories on OUR FRIENDS. Many dogs who have CMSM do not shows symptoms (asymptomatic) but they may carry the genes that could be inherited by their progeny. SM is a progressive disease, so these dogs may develop symptoms as they mature.
Lola is crucial in the hunt for the DNA genes that could lead to a test that may detect the condition Syringomyelia (SM). We need more friends to join Lola in donating their DNA for this vital genome project. Lola and her friends are important in helping to find a solution in reducing the incidence of inherited Syringomyelia.
Friends of Lola fund is raising money to help support the ongoing canine chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia research. The fund provides free MRI scans for dogs like Lola who can help in the search for the canine CMSM DNA genes. The friends of Lola fund is set up to support those owners whose dogs may be suitable for the genome research.
All photos on this site our kindly being shared by the owners of the dogs. Some of the dogs have CMSM, some dogs carry the CMSM genes and some dogs are free of the condition. All of the owners want to unite with Friends of Lola to raise awareness of our adored and beloved companions.