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Originally Posted by Ladymom   Many backyard/hobby breeders as this one appears to be only have basic checkup done by their vet.
She or her vet should be able to provide proof that both parents have had bile acids tests and hips and knees xrayed. If neither can, move on. Correcting a liver shunt, luxating patellas or Legg-Perthes runs thousands of dollars.
A CERF (eyes) and a thyroid panel are a must also IMO. |
Very true...I do the thyroid panel and liver panel with the CBC when I do the bile acids...all done at once.
And just because the parents pass does not guarantee that a pup will not have any of the issues.