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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  Good starting place but be as careful as you would with any other breeder. Just because they are a YTCA member doesn't automatically mean they do any health screening (besides basic vet care). Ask about bile acid testing, blood chem panels, eyes checked (CERF), patellas checked (OFA)...some even test and OFA hips, heart, and thyroid |
The bile acid test is definitely important. I respect breeders who take the initiative to have this done. Other than liver shunts and lux patellas, what do the other tests check for?