resource Suggested Minimal Health Testing Guidelines

[bradl]

Resource from the Cairn Terrier Club of America:  Suggested Minimal Health Testing Guidelines. 

Primarily intended for breeders the testing guidelines can also provide guidance to owners as to reasonable expectations for health testing of puppies.

The CTCA also provides a useful overview of diseases or conditions of interest to breeders and owners: Health Related Concerns.

[Guest dog person]

Yes, I agree.   In an ideal world.  However, do you think the average pet owner is prepared to pay $2000 a year for testing a healthy dog that has no symptoms?   What about the risk of over diagnosis?

As it is, just for routine annual exams, labs, dentals, heartworm pills, flea and tick preventives runs about $1000 per year.

And then you never know when the unexpected emergencies, vet visits will happen.

PS: I will be paying off credit card bills for the last unexpected emergency for the next 5 years.

Edited April 13, 2018 by dog person

[bradl]

37 minutes ago, dog person said:

However, do you think the average pet owner is prepared to pay $2000 a year for testing a healthy dog that has no symptoms?

I don't. Fortunately neither do the recommendations. 

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This table is designed to advise breeders on what tests/exams should be done and when.  It should also provide a guideline for prospective owners of Cairn puppies to ask what health testing has been done on breeding dogs and resulting puppies. 

 

[Guest dog person]

Okay.  Thanks for the clarification.