Embark DNA Test

Age Range: 2-12 Months
Result(s) Needed: Clear

Not Clear = Spayed/Neutered at 18 Months

 

Hip Dysplasia Prelims (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 12-16 Months
Result(s) Needed: Excellent or Good
 

Other Results:

Fair, Borderline = Prelim Redo at 18 Months

Mild, Moderate, Severe = Spayed/Neutered at 18 Months

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*Redo - Same or Worse Result(s) = Spayed/Neutered ASAP*

 

Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 12-16 Months
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 

Other Results:

Grade 1 = Prelim Redo at 18 Months

Grade 2 or 3= Spayed/Neutered at 18 Months

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*Redo - Same or Worse Result(s) = Spayed/Neutered ASAP*

 

Eye Examination (CAER, Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 12-18 Months *Done Annually*
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 
Other Results = Spayed/Neutered ASAP

 

Cardiac Evaluation (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 12-18 Months *Done Annually*
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 
Other Results:
Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 = Spayed/Neutered ASAP

 

Hip Dysplasia Finals (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 24 Months
Result(s) Needed: Excellent or Good
 

Other Results:

Fair, Borderline = Final Redo at 25 Months

Mild, Moderate, Severe = Spayed/Neutered at 24 Months

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*Redo - Same or Worse Result(s) = Spayed/Neutered ASAP*

 

Elbow Dysplasia Finals (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 24 Months
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 

Other Results:

Grade 1 = Final Redo at 25 Months

Grade 2 or 3= Spayed/Neutered at 24 Months

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*Redo - Same or Worse Result(s) = Spayed/Neutered ASAP*

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Thyroid Examination (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 24 Months *Done Annually*
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 
Other Results:
Positive Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Positive Compensative Autoimmune Thyroiditis, or Idiopathically Reduced Thyroid Function = Spayed/Neutered ASAP

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Legg-Calve-Perthes (Registered w/ OFA)

Age Range: 24 Months
Result(s) Needed: Normal
 
Other Results:
Abnormal = Spayed/Neutered ASAP