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Originally Posted by gemy  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. |
I am NOT talking about breeding dogs. I did not think the OP was planning on breeding? Did I perhaps miss something?
As for the prevalence in this breed, I do not think it is that prevalent that specialized tests are recommended. I consider my vet to be excellent and she has never recommended such testing. Any pups in my care have basic lab testing done and if there are abnormalities then those clues are followed up on...along with physical findings. A blanket testing for liver shunt in all pet yorkies is over kill imho.
Liver disease is not a silent killer in so far as I know. It normally has some pretty clear symptoms.