VIP recommended genetic tests
for Miniature and Toy Poodles:
Hips for hip joint dysplasia (HD) and Legg-Perthe's Disease
How: X-ray
When: After second birthday for OFA, after 6 months for Penn-Hip, 1 year for GDC,
do screening for Legg-Perthe's Disease at 6 months of age
Where: Most veterinarians are experienced in x-raying dogs' hips. These films are
then sent to the registry for a reading. Many orthopedic and radiologic specialists
can do the Penn-Hip films. The Genetic Disease Control registry is not yet accepting
Penn-Hip certification.
Stiffles for patellar luxation
How: Palpation
When: At 6 months of age
Where: Your local veterinarian or orthopedic specialist can do this examination
Eyes for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and the other 21 inherited eye
abnormalities found in poodles such as juvenile cataracts, entropion, ectropion,
etc.
How: Eye examination
When: At 6 months of age in a potential breeding dog an electroretinogram (ERG)
should be done to rule out PRA. Otherwise an eye exam at 2 years and annually thereafter.
Where: By a veterinarian who is board certified by the American College of Veterinary
Opthalmologists for routine eye examinations. ERG can be done at some Veterinary
schools
(ask you local Canine Eye Specialist where the nearest ERG facility is located)
There may be an "eye clinic" held in your area sponsored by a breed club.
DNA for Von Willebrand's disease (vWd)
How: Cheek swab sample
When: Anytime after birth
Where: VETGEN
Blood for thyroid malfunction
How: Blood sample
When: Subsequent to sexual maturity in males and between heat cycles (12 to 16 weeks
following onset of heat) in the female.
Where: The simple T3 and T4 tests can be done by most laboratories as a screening
test, to do a full set of thyroid tests including evaluation for thyroid antibodies
send the blood to the Univ. of Mich. laboratory or to Dr. Jean Dodds in Los Angeles,
this thyroid antibody panel should be done on all animals to be used for breeding
Addresses:
OFA:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 Nifong Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65201
Penn-Hip:
271 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355
610-640-1244, 800-248-8099, fax-610-640-5754
CERF:
Canine Eye Registry Foundation
South Campus Courts, Building C
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Thyroid:
Dept. of Veterinary Laboratory Pathology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1314
Dr. W. Jean Dodds
17672-A Cowan, Ste 300
Irvine, CA 92714
vWD:
VetGen
3728 Plaza Dr., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
800-483-8436
e-mail:[email protected]
www.vetgen.com
General Registry:
Genetic Disease Control
Box 222
Davis, CA 95617
tel or fax 916-756-6773
(5/95)
PCA Genetic Anomalies Committee
Mrs. Diane Ellis
1927 S.E. Walnut
Hillsboro, OR
97123
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