Please Rev up your prayer powers!!!

[Kater]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Ps. Does this mean this condition can possibly exist in human beings too?

That's what I got out of it. (the NIH site)

[delidog]

Oh Yes, Of Course we Are Praying for Dear Mr.Binx......
All Paws,fingers ,toes,and eyes are crossed....

Hoping this finds Binx Healthy and Happy

[lbaker]

NIH is about 2 miles from my home. If they should want to see the lad in person, you and he are welcome to stay with me. I have plenty of room and a huge fenced yard. The cats would just shrug at another dog and my dogs love everyone, two leggers & four leggers
Laurie

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by lbaker
NIH is about 2 miles from my home. If they should want to see the lad in person, you and he are welcome to stay with me. I have plenty of room and a huge fenced yard. The cats would just shrug at another dog and my dogs love everyone, two leggers & four leggers
Laurie

Laurie,
What an INCREDIBLY sweet gesture. I will take you up on it, if NIH wants to see my little pony.
Thank you so much!
Johanna

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Ps. Does this mean this condition can possibly exist in human beings too?

Definetly! This is a human disease. What the NIH is interested in discovering is if this is the SAME disease, Binx's and the humans. Most of the research available is on hoomans. And, most of this condition is drug induced- certain drugs used to treat some conditions CAUSES this gingival growth. In hoomans, the 'cure' is to stop the medication, and to do gingivectomies (remove the gum). Binx's is not drug induced, his is an ideoptathic (of unknown origin) congenital, disorder. Hoomans get this, too, but, it is more rare than the drug induced kind.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cataholic
... Binx's is not drug induced,
his is an ideoptathic (of unknown origin)
congenital, disorder.

Hey Johanna ~

I never tought about it, but...
Do you know anything about Binster's Parents
and/or sibling brothers & sisters????

Wondering if any OTHER Dogs in his Family Line suffer from
the same problem??

Might be interesting/informative to Trace his Family Tree!??

Just a thought...

/s/ Phred

[lynnestankard]

Wow Johanna - things seem to be moving onwards - I'm so pleased for you and Mr Binx - keeping the prayers flowing and the good vibes flying! {{{Hugs}}} to you both xxxx

Lynne

[ramanth]

Wowee! What a revelation! I hope the NIH can help!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Johanna,

If you and Binx decide to fly out here the closest airport is Baltimore. I would be happy to pick the two of you up and take you to Laurie's place.

Cheryl

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Definetly! This is a human disease. What the NIH is interested in discovering is if this is the SAME disease, Binx's and the humans. Most of the research available is on hoomans. And, most of this condition is drug induced- certain drugs used to treat some conditions CAUSES this gingival growth. In hoomans, the 'cure' is to stop the medication, and to do gingivectomies (remove the gum). Binx's is not drug induced, his is an ideoptathic (of unknown origin) congenital, disorder. Hoomans get this, too, but, it is more rare than the drug induced kind.

WOW! I didn't know that. That is quite scary actually, that there are also humans with this problem. It must be awfully rare though, as it is in dogs too, right? I hope the NIH can find a way to help, and hopefully they'll learn more about this condition and how to treat it too! While it seems difficult, there is always hope. Let's all keep the prayers up and hope that God will guide someone out there in finding a cure for our Binxie!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Wow! The NIH!!! I'm impressed and soooo happy for you and the Binxster, Johanna!

Good thoughts and prayers still coming your way that this progresses into something that can actually help "your little pony."

And Laurie and Cheryl, what incredibly generous offers. Aren't PT'ers the best!

[Cincy'sMom]

Awesome news Johanna!! I really hope NIH can help!!!

What may really work in your favor is the amount of funding NIH gets to do research. We currently have two NIH supported grants at work, and from what my boss has said, that is one division of goernment that's funding almost never gets cut. Now in our case he is talking about their small business grants, but I can't image that medical research would be suffereing either.

I really hope this is the answer you and Binx have been looking for!!!!

[dukedogsmom]

It's been a while so I was wondering if you'd heard any news?

[lbaker]

I have been thinking about Binx reallllllly hard the last few days myself (do we share the same brain DDM? )
Laurie