SinAmstaff Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi guys. I'm very new and want to get my dog screened/tested for ataxia, genetic health problems and get his elbows and hips scored as his breeder "Skylos Kennels" have not answered my enquires not what health testing they do etc. Where do I go to get these done, can my local vet do this? How much does it cost roughly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Positioning is important when you have your dog x-rayed for hips and elbows so its best to go to a vet who does this testing all the time as most local vets dont have the experience. Im not sure how much it will cost in NSW but would think around $400 all up.For ataxia you have get a kit from overseas and then take the kit to your vet to do the saliva test.The swabs then go back overseas for testing.Place to go for kit is Antegene.I think you also test heart and thyroid but notsure coz its a few years since I looked into it.An amstaff breeder will probably reply soon and theyll have more up to date info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 If you post whereabouts you are in NSW, someone may be able to give you the name of vet who regularly does these tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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