Master Dog Breeders and Associates [MDBA] Canine Seizure & Neurological Event Survey
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About This Survey
Purpose of this survey
This survey forms part of MDBA’s health surveillance program across all breeds. It is designed to identify possible environmental, developmental, medical, and management factors associated with seizure or seizure-like events in dogs.
This survey forms part of MDBA’s health surveillance program across all breeds. It is designed to identify possible environmental, developmental, medical, and management factors associated with seizure or seizure-like events in dogs.
This survey does not assume a genetic cause, does not assign fault, and does not replace veterinary diagnosis. Information is analysed in aggregate to help identify patterns that may not be visible through pedigree or DNA analysis alone.
Why MDBA Is Collecting This Data
MDBA is collecting factual information about seizure and seizure-like events to help identify possible environmental, medical, or management patterns that may not be visible through pedigree or DNA data alone.
Does this mean seizures are genetic?
No. This survey does not assume a genetic cause. It looks at timing, exposures, and shared experiences to help distinguish coincidence from patterns.
Is this about blame or enforcement?
No. This is a health surveillance tool, not a disciplinary process. Information is analysed in aggregate and used to guide education, risk reduction, and future research.
Does this replace veterinary care?
No. Owners should always seek veterinary advice. This survey complements — not replaces — veterinary diagnosis.
Who sees the data?
Data is reviewed by MDBA in anonymised form. Individual details are not published.
Why are owners and breeders both asked to complete it?
Different people hold different pieces of information. Combining both improves accuracy and pattern detection.
MDBA is collecting factual information about seizure and seizure-like events to help identify possible environmental, medical, or management patterns that may not be visible through pedigree or DNA data alone.
Does this mean seizures are genetic?
No. This survey does not assume a genetic cause. It looks at timing, exposures, and shared experiences to help distinguish coincidence from patterns.
Is this about blame or enforcement?
No. This is a health surveillance tool, not a disciplinary process. Information is analysed in aggregate and used to guide education, risk reduction, and future research.
Does this replace veterinary care?
No. Owners should always seek veterinary advice. This survey complements — not replaces — veterinary diagnosis.
Who sees the data?
Data is reviewed by MDBA in anonymised form. Individual details are not published.
Why are owners and breeders both asked to complete it?
Different people hold different pieces of information. Combining both improves accuracy and pattern detection.