Aussies at Howling Hill Farm

Parent health testing

• Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

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  Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

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• Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

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  Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

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• Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

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  Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

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• Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

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  Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

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• Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel

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  Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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