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Canine Health Topics

Good breeders work to avoid potential health issues by using health histories, health screening, or even genetic testing.

Cataracts
Cloudiness of lens in the eye

Hyperlipidemia
Inability to process fats properly

MAC
Mycobacterium Avium Complex

Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas

Urolithiasis
“Stones” somewhere in urinary tract

AMSC RECOMMENDED TESTING

  • ACVO Annual Eye Examination
    • Results registered with OFA
  • Cardiac Evaluation – One of the following:
    • Congenital Cardiac Exam by Cardiologist
    • Advanced Cardiac Exam
    • Basic Cardiac Exam by Cardiologist

AMSC RECOMMENDED DNA TESTING

  • Myotonia Congenita (Optional but recommended)
    • DNA-Based MC test from an approved laboratory
    • Results registered with OFA
  • Mycobacterium Avian Complex (Optional but recommended)
  • PRA Type B HIVEP3 DNA Test (Optional but recommended)
    • DNA-Based PRA Type B test from an approved laboratory.
    • Designation of HIVEP3 is crucial for proper PRA DNA test 
    • Results registered with OFA

Health recommendations approved by the AMSC Board of Directors on 7/9/24.

DNA testing can be performed at one location, The University of MN Genetics Lab, for a discounted price for AMSC members.  You may make your test selections and submissions using the link here.

 

AMSC HEALTH COMMITTEE is available to provide additional information and may be reached via email – Health@amsc.usThis email is monitored daily.

Resource Links

American Association of Holistic Veterinarians WEB LINKS

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

American College of Veterinary Nutrition

American Kennel Club

Association of American Veterinary Colleges

AVMA Disaster Preparedness

AVMA Health Study Database

Bladder Stones and Related Articles – University of Minnesota Stone Center

Board Certified Vet Specialist Locator

CHIC

Clinical Trials Locator

Find A Vet School

Toxicology Database

Veterinary Cancer Society Clinical Trials Locator

Veterinary Information Network – excellent website!

Veterinary Merck Manual

NOTE: These web pages are provided as information only and do NOT represent Veterinary medical advice. Owners should discuss their pet’s needs with their Veterinarian who will be up to date on current protocols and advances in Veterinary Medicine.