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PU Research Clinic

Tuesday 9/23/2025 12Noon-4PM (Red Brick Building, Purina Farms)
Wednesday 9/24/2025 9AM-4PM (Red Brick Building, Purina Farms)
Thursday 9/25/2025 9AM-4PM (Red Brick Building, Purina Farms)

Dr. Wendy Townsend, MS, DVM, DAVOM
Purdue University

Dr. Wendy Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO, (ophthalmology) associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in animals. “The most common question I get is if we fit animals with glasses,” Dr. Townsend says. “While that’s not what we do, our goal is to help animals see better and improve their  quality of life if they’re having issues.”

Although her patients span a variety of species, her research is focused on a particular breed of dog that reigns as one of the most popular dog breeds in America: Golden Retrievers.  Golden retriever pigmentary uveitis is a disease almost exclusively found in purebred Golden Retrievers. It’s an inherited form of uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tract, which includes the iris). And though the disease is inherited, the onset and diagnosis usually occurs when the dogs are older.

Dr. Townsend is strongly encouraging Golden Retrievers 12 years and older and those previously seen at PU clinics to participate in this year’s clinic. The clinic is limited to 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. Downloadable forms need to be returned to 2025NationalPUClinic@gmail.com to complete the preregistration process.

This clinic is free but requires pre-registration

Clinic hours are subject to change based on interest. We will do our best to honor appointment requests however there is no guarantee you will get the time you requested.