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01-04-2006, 06:08 PM | #1 |
Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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| CERF Testing for Yorkies? Does anyone do CERF testing for eyes? If so, please explain. I currently do not, but am open to hear opinions of others. Thanks! |
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01-04-2006, 06:23 PM | #2 |
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| I do not simply because there are so many disorders that show up much later in life that I really would not consider the certification to be completely reliable. I do have our Basset screened for signs of glaucoma every 6 months though. Her breed is notorious for it and there is a history of it in her bloodline. (We knew this, but bought her w/out intentions of ever breeding.) I don't suspect she will get it soon, because she is young, but if we catch it at the beginning, we can keep it from getting any, or much, worse. |
01-05-2006, 12:06 PM | #3 |
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| Irene-guess nobody cared, huh? Out of curiosity, what concerns do you have that you think this could help? |
01-05-2006, 12:09 PM | #4 |
Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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| Well I can't answer that. I was hoping to get that answer from someone else. I know of other breeds that get the testing done due genetic issues. My vet said I can certainly get this test done on my Yorkies. But eye issues are not as prevailent in Yorkies as they are in other breeds. Just wondered. Thought it would be another good discussion to have. But I guess if the post doesn't have some 'drama' it doesn't grab attention. So sad |
01-05-2006, 12:13 PM | #5 | |
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Well, I gave you my opinion, for what it's worth. | |
01-05-2006, 12:46 PM | #6 | |
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Here is a website with more information on PPM: http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/oc...20membrane.htm | |
01-05-2006, 02:35 PM | #7 |
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| Thanks Devine very interesting info. See Irene, you are moving up in this crazy little world. You finallly got a reply besides mine! Gee Irene, whatcha gonna post about next that just me and you and maybe one other interested person can talk about? |
01-05-2006, 11:05 PM | #8 | |
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I sometimes post on things that spark my interest, I have personal knowledge on, or a question myself. If I don't have an answer I usually just read it, scan for info and move on. I can't post on every single thread that I see. Being that I enjoy this entire forum and not just "Breeder Talk" it would be difficult for me to post on every new topic. Otherwise I'd have to be sitting at my computer 24/7 No I do not have my yorkies eyes tested. Had a hitch hiker removed from behind a yorkie's cornea years ago...I know that has nothing to do with tests but thought I'd throw it in on an eye discussion. She ran away from me when we were outside and darted straight to our wooded area at the edge of our lawn. Took me about 5 mins to catch her. About 3 days later her eye became red and swollen. Took her to vet and they found a "hitch hiker" lodged behind her cornea. (dont know the technical term but i'm sure most of you know what i mean, those little green sticky things that get on your clothes in a field, woods, ect) It was removed and she was given an antibiotic ointment and also tablets. All was fine after about 2 weeks. | |
01-06-2006, 06:09 AM | #9 | |
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I think I know what a 'hitch hiker' is. That must have been rather painful. I bet your baby thinks twice before running into those woods again. | |
01-06-2006, 06:53 AM | #10 |
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| I have a yorkie with Keratoconjuncitivitis sicca (KCS) the reason for CERF testing. We found this after she had a injury to her eye a scratched cornea. She will now be on eye drops for the rest of her life... Signs to look for is excessive eye matter collecting or rubbing of their eyes with their paws. Not always KSC could be other under laying problems. Just something to watch for. The Ophthalmologist showed me a book on breeding and if a dog has this it shouldn't be used for breeding as it is suppose to be heredity. My vet told me there is no actual findings of this as a 100% for sure thing. Try to get 10 vets to agree on anyone subject...lol. I wouldn't mind testing my doggies that I breed to make sure they don't have it, but when you are talking about puppies the jury is still out due to the fact that they are still in the developmental stage of life and test wouldn't be accurate until a year old, so I couldn't guarantee KCS for potiental new pet owners. So I have been told from my experience.
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01-06-2006, 07:08 AM | #11 |
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| Thanks for that info Sue. Yes, I am very familiar w/ K-sicca, but in humans only. That does make perfect sense though. By chance, did you use the Opthalmologist in McCalla? His name escapes me, but I hear he is quite good. Just curious. |
01-06-2006, 08:10 AM | #12 |
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| "But eye issues are not as prevailent in Yorkies as they are in other breeds." We raised Golden Retreivers years ago and we always CERF tested because that breed is very prone to genetic eye disease. However, Yorkies are not so prone to that so I have not tested my female Yorkies for this. |
01-06-2006, 10:11 AM | #13 | |
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