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Old 07-19-2001, 11:08 PM
WorkinDogz WorkinDogz is offline
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Originally posted by Amber Joy:
<STRONG>I have a question:
We live out in the boonies and the vet we go to can only do some of the tests mentioned. That, and my breed doesn't have alot of those defects anyway. Anyone out there have a suggestion for getting the blood test types done, or if they need done at all? Hip dysplasia is the major problem in my breed, as is bloat (you can't test for that, can you, you know, what the chances are kind of test?). Also, is there a way to test for sub-aortic stenosis? Allergies are our biggest problem! My girl is allergic to air, I swear it! Special shampoos, special food, everything because she's "sensitive". Given the breed, people are surprised she's so fragile!</STRONG>
Allergies like that alone would eliminate her from breeding Amber

Cardio-clearences and OFA really aren't "optional". Also; bloodwork for VwD and thyroid are as strongly suggested as is OFA and CERF and Cardio-clearence.
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