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10-26-2009, 08:40 AM | #1 |
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| Need advice from experienced breeders? Hello I wanted advice from experienced breeders... I have a 16 week old puppy that hopefully one day will be our first dog to breed. I take her to the vet on Wednesday, should I get a bile acid test? ( I think that's what it's called). I really want to do this right and have as many basis covered as I can. My vet tec. suggested a blood panel when she's six months as well. What do you think? Anything thing else?? I would appreciate any advice!! Thanks
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10-26-2009, 08:54 AM | #2 |
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| I'm happy to see that you are researching all of this before you breed her. |
10-26-2009, 09:01 AM | #3 | |
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A blood panel should be done now, it would be a first indication of any levels are off. Definately have hips and knees x-rayed at a year of age.
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10-26-2009, 10:47 AM | #4 |
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| Ok I'll get the blood panel done. What does the urine test look for (sorry I'm not that well informed) I'm also a big time reader so if there is any reading material you can suggest I would check that out too! I don't want to make her fast at this age, do you suggest waiting until six months? I didn't know the puppy needs to fast for the bile acid test??? Thank you so much for the advice and encouragement!!
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10-26-2009, 11:44 AM | #5 | |
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Prior to breeding her you should have her tested for reproductive infections....usually as at the onset of her Heat Cycle.... There is so much reading material out there and so many diseases that can occur in certain lines...... Make sure that your girl comes from a good established pedigree and is a good representation of the standard.
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10-26-2009, 12:31 PM | #6 | |
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My Tiki had pre-spay blood work with high bile acids and ALT, so followed with bile acid test, then ultrasound which didn't reveal liver shunt, and considered Protein C testing, but instead we treat her for possible MVD with special diet and supplements. Now a year later, the vet wonders if the high bile acids may have been because she was young (6 months), as it is more normal now. It has all been frustrating, and I never heard of a urine test for liver shunt. P.S. I'm not a breeder, just curiously observing and learning.
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10-26-2009, 01:04 PM | #7 | |
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Mia is from Deb Sillers daughter of Bandit and Mandy. Deb helped me pick wich baby would be the very best future Mommy. I hope to end up in the show ring sometime within the next five years. My desire is to breed healthy, intellegent, vivasious, loving, spucky, sweet Yorkies who come as close to the breed standard as possible. I just love to hear others advice... through experience comes so much wisdom. I lack on experience but value wisdom! Thank you!
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10-26-2009, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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| You mean you're doing your research before you breed? Even more, that you started researching before you even selected your girl? What a novel concept! I wish more people would follow that logic. Best of luck with your future endeavors in breeding...you certainly sounds like you are on the right track. |
10-26-2009, 02:13 PM | #9 | |
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10-26-2009, 02:15 PM | #10 | |
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Aw heck why not wait til she goes into labor. Add a little excitement. | |
10-26-2009, 02:27 PM | #11 |
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| Thanks for the encouragement! It really means a lot. And yes Deb is great!!! So is our Mia! Anyway Thanks again!
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10-26-2009, 06:59 PM | #12 |
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| I am not expecting labour for like another two years LOL I like to be prepared! For now I need info
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10-27-2009, 05:47 AM | #13 | |
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10-27-2009, 05:57 AM | #14 |
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| Yuppers agreed! |
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