Funny behaviour
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wrote on 25 Mar 2008, 18:04 last edited by
It is always a good idea if your breeder has not already had it done to have a board certified Eye Vet do an exam on pups. This gives you a base line and there is a condition called juvenile catracts, along with other conditions that you would want to know about. Your Vet can give you a recommendation… and it is not very expensive. When we did Kobey last year (at 12wks) it was I think 60 or 70.00
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wrote on 25 Mar 2008, 18:34 last edited by
I have my pups done at UC Davis and it is $35 per dog.
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wrote on 25 Mar 2008, 22:05 last edited by
Just be sure to call in when the pups are about 2 weeks old to be able to get an appointment before they need to go home. They are usually booked several weeks in advance.
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wrote on 26 Mar 2008, 02:32 last edited by
I'm going to call my vet tomorrow and find out about checking his eyes since I am almost certain that was the one thing Midge didn't check & my vet hasn't mentioned a darn thing about it…figures. I just don't like this guy!
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wrote on 26 Mar 2008, 14:05 last edited by
I'm going to call my vet tomorrow and find out about checking his eyes since I am almost certain that was the one thing Midge didn't check & my vet hasn't mentioned a darn thing about it…figures. I just don't like this guy!
Honestly, most regular Vets will NOT suggest a eye exam unless there is something to be concern about.. it is really not high on their list of things to do or talk about.
Here is a link to find a board certified Vet Ophthalmologist in case your Vet doesn't give you a referral.
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wrote on 26 Mar 2008, 14:49 last edited by
Most vets do not know about the specific health concerns of each breed and therefore do not recommend testing for those diseases. Most end up waiting for symptoms to show. Some will be aware of certain issues like HD in large breeds or slipping patellas in toy breed but only generalizations not specific concerns. It really is up to the owner to become educated on what testing should be done and then request the tests at the appropriate ages.
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wrote on 26 Mar 2008, 16:13 last edited by
Thanks…except there are none within even 3 hours of driving distance!!! I'll ask my vet if he has anyone local...
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wrote on 26 Mar 2008, 18:12 last edited by
If there are no vet opthamologists in your area, check and see if there is a dog show in your area that may offer a CERF clinic. Many shows offer this because they can get a discount for the large number of exams done and the vets come out to the show grounds and do them.
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wrote on 28 May 2009, 17:52 last edited by
We joke that Joey has no sense of self-preservation. He will be under the coffee table, where his ears are touching the bottom of it, but if you call his name, he hears something, or decides to do something else he will look up and whack his little melon on the table. He also likes to stand right behind you and then be offended when stepped on. Sometimes he falls short when jumping, or my personal favorite is trying to jump when already standing on his hind legs. It totally doesn't work, but is adorable. :D
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wrote on 12 Jun 2009, 11:57 last edited by
Bassitt is pretty sure that she's agile like a cat. Except she outweighs cats by at least 10 pounds. She's forever falling off of the back of the couch because she thinks her butt's smaller than it is. (Then she gets scared because she fell off. Then she runs away and doesn't look where she's going and runs into stuff and gets scared.) In short…She's a total klutz, but in such a delightful way!
