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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I totally agree with you on this one, Cathy. I don't skimp on vetting either and would have no problem paying $80 for BATs IF they were indicated. I have never tested any yorkies in my care...never had reason to do so. I am not going to start testing them just because there is some remote possibility that they have a shunt, no more than I am going to start doing MRIs and spinal taps on every one looking for AAI and/or GME just because yorkies can have those conditions. And the list goes on and on.....should we do hip xrays on all yorkies? I have had pups with hip dysplasia and also Leggs Perthes. I am a believer in doing basics...and then further testing as indicated. I am not about to start going on a fishing expedition to diagnose pups. |
Linda, I have tested my boy who is in my care. After all he is a breeding dog. Would you recommend no breeding dogs be tested?
And Yes hip Xrays should be done on all Breeding dogs. And especially pet dogs presenting with certain lameness patterns about 6-1 yr old.
Given the prevalence of LS in this breed and also the relative inexpensiveness and innocuness of the test, I do agree with the protocol of 16 wks and 6mths for testing for BATS.