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Originally Posted by deonk1  It is the embark test but the breeder one that she's doing not the owner one. Im curious about it not working on Yorkies as my understanding is they are always updating the database. I had run it by my friend who used to be a vet tech and she didn't see any issues with.
Re the liver test I've never heard anything about age on that, my vet tech friend was the one who suggested that is the most important one. I'd like some more information on that if you have it. |
The thing about Vet techs is the majority are not certified and learn and train on the job. While they are very important they don’t always know everything. I took vet assistant classes and still knew more then some of the techs I have had at vet offices in the past.
Liver test. The liver test should not be done before 16 weeks because bile acid concentrations may be falsely lower in puppies under 16 weeks.
The embark test. While they say they can test for a huge amount of genetic markers science has not found that many genetic markers in every breed and probably are adding numbers that are not accurate and correct. You have to keep in mind that they are trying to sell a product. Here is a link to what genetic markers can be found in testing for yorkies there are 16 and only 4 are health related.
https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/yorkshire-terrier?page=0 You also may want to take a look at complaints of the embark test by googling. I had an actual scientist tell me the test was a waste of money a few years ago.