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Providing Loving Homes with Happy, Healthy, and Active Puppies
Northwoods Mystic Pawz
Health Tests
Outlined below is a comprehensive overview of the health testing procedures that have been completed or are scheduled for the bitches and dogs associated with Northwoods Mystic Pawz. This detailed approach emphasizes a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and quality within the program.
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
*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
*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
*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
*Redo - Same or Worse Result(s) = Spayed/Neutered ASAP*
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
Legg-Calve-Perthes (Registered w/ OFA)
Age Range: 24 Months
Result(s) Needed: Normal
Other Results:
Abnormal = Spayed/Neutered ASAP
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