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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America

POAG TESTING REIMBURSEMENT IS BACK!!!!!

 

Yes that’s correct 

- the Reimbursement Program has returned and is open for business.

The Board of Directors and Officers of the PBGV Health and Rescue Foundation at a recent Board Meeting voted to 

continue the POAG (Primary Open Angle Glaucoma) Testing Reimbursement for the year 2016.  This will be reviewed 

annually.

It is so important that our PBGVs be screened for POAG, either by the breeder or by the owner.  We want to provide 

this opportunity in order to assist the breeder/owner in accomplishing that goal.

This is not just a test for PBGVs in a breeding program.  It is equally as important to know the POAG status of your 

best buddy.  Please spread the news to any PBGV owners that you may meet.  They do not need to be PBGVCA mem-

bers in order to be eligible.  Any owner in North America is eligible.

How do I find out what my dog’s POAG status actually is?  First - contact your dog’s breeder and ask if the parents 

have been tested and what is their status.  Remember - the test has only been available since April 2015.  If testing 

was not done, you can do the test yourself.  Knowing the POAG status is a valuable piece of your dog’s health infor-

mation profile, defining whether treatment is needed or not.

We will reimburse $40.00 per dog tested.  Once the result is submitted to OFA and a copy of that certificate is sub-

mitted to the Foundation Treasurer, you will receive the reimbursement.  

Please visit the Foundation page for all the information that you will need.

http://pbgv.org/HealthRescue.shtml 

Please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you may have about any aspect of the process, we are here to help.  

PBGVs everywhere thank you!!!

Linda Murray

President, PBGV Health & Rescue Foundation

Online purchases will close on April 15th at mid-

night.  After that date, you will be able to purchase 

tickets at the National Specialty.  Tickets may be pur-

chased worldwide, but a winner outside the US and 

Canada will be required to pay shipping. Shipping is 

free to any winner living in the US and Canada who 

is not present at the National Specialty.

Please open your hearts to help our beloved 

hounds. Buy lots of many raffle tickets!