Transcriptomics – it’s a mouthful but it also defines one of life’s essential processes. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study may help us learn a little bit more about the process in both healthy and diseased cells. First, let’s back up a little bit to understand what we mean by transcriptomics.>
Health Tip
Did you know February is National Pet Dental Health Month? Periodontal disease is one of the most common clinical conditions in dogs – even though it's preventable. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your dog’s mouth, but can contribute to other health problems such as kidney, liver and heart disease. Dogs in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study are doing great thanks to their dedicated owners. Of our owners, 61 percent examine their dog’s teeth at least monthly, and 23 percent of our participants report brushing their dog’s teeth at least weekly. Keep up the good work and don’t overlook this vital component of your dog’s overall health!
Health Tip
Did you know February is National Pet Dental Health Month? Periodontal disease is one of the most common clinical conditions in dogs – even though it's preventable. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your dog’s mouth, but can contribute to other health problems such as kidney, liver and heart disease. Dogs in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study are doing great thanks to their dedicated owners. Of our owners, 61 percent examine their dog’s teeth at least monthly, and 23 percent of our participants report brushing their dog’s teeth at least weekly. Keep up the good work and don’t overlook this vital component of your dog’s overall health!
Coming Soon: Time Capsule
Golden Moments in Time Capsule
The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Volunteer Leadership Team is excited to announce the Golden Moments in Time Capsule. This volunteer-driven effort is open to all hero and supporter families of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study who would like to participate.
This Time Capsule is a celebration of you, your beloved companions and all your hopes and dreams for the future. We are asking you to pen a letter to your future self and send it to the address below. This can be more than just a simple letter to yourself. You are welcome to include: copies of photos, locks of fur, or any small item that can be sealed into the envelope (no larger than legal-size envelope).
This letter is a wonderful way to capture favorite memories of today and set goals for the future. What will you discover about yourself as you look back on the time you spent being a part of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study? Your letters will be returned to you unopened in 2025.
Please submit your letter in a self-addressed, Forever stamped envelope. Place your sealed letter in an outer envelope and mail to: Golden Moments in Time Capsule, c/o Leigh Collins, 176 Tamarack Drive, Rochester, NY 14622
Submission deadline is June 1, 2018. For questions, email grls.volunteer.20@gmail.com.
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Highlight: Website & Brand Update
As we prepared to celebrate 70 years of success, we decided we needed a new look, one that elevates our identity, while still keeping the core elements which our supporters fondly recognize. We are — and will always be — dedicated to improving and protecting the health of animals through science, but our work has evolved and so now has our brand and mission, which is “to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals.” >