Fanconi cheek swab
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The lab told my mom over the phone that the swabs can not be used on puppies 2 weeks of age or younger.
The OFA website for ordering is here: https://secure.offa.org/cart.html
Dogs still need to registered with the Canine Phenome Project: http://www.caninephenome.org
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I have to tell you that I am just reporting what I heard.
Seems you have updated info.
What ages can they test? -
Still, that is wonderful for you breeder folks yes?
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Of course… not sure why you would need to do at 2wks of age... either the parents were done... or... if breeding a litter that could produce carriers... then still you can get it done before placement of pups... since most responsible breeders do not place pups till 10wks...
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The CPP doesn't care if you have names or numbers. That is why we have dogs like Unnamed Puppy 1 in the OFA database. I also think some breeders were told that they could update the information once they had it so the pups results could be received prior to the pups leaving for their new homes.
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I am doing the happy dance - not that I breed a lot or anything but hauling to the vet and making sure they have the right tubes and then getting it shipped out is a pain - heck I could do the cheek swab in a flash - well first I have to catch them - then in a flash. :)
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I am hopeful this will be a test every basenji owner does.
It gives you information so, if needed, you can be prepared.
Knowledge is power and keeping our dogs with us as long as we can is the thing we should all strive for.
I am so happy to live in this time.
Who knows, maybe in the next 10 yrs, fanconis will be like rickets…we just don't see them.
