Geddy is pushing 4 years old (how did that happen?!) and he has some "ladies in waiting". This means health testing. In cardigans, that usually means tests for: PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) DM (degenerative meylopathy) Eye exam X-rays of hips and elbows I throw in a spinal xray for good measure in case anything looks out of whack. I found a breeder clinic hosted by a local Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, on a day I actually could attend. Breeder clinics hosted by clubs are awesome because the price for the xrays are much cheaper, they are still done by a vet at a vets practice, and they are sent out that day. These clinics fill, and can be a bit hectic but we all are there for one reason. Many clinics offer sedation free OFA xrays, some do not. I always try to not sedate my dogs if necessary. I made the hour drive to the clinic (the GPS took me to the liquor store instead of the vet...HA) and checked in. Geddy got the drops for his eyes and while we waited, he went back for hips and elbows. I got a call in the waiting room saying his microchip was missing...as in it is not in my dogs body. Luckily they re-chipped him for me (I bought a chip reader the next day...more on that later). I got his xrays on a CD and he got his eyes done - about an hour or so of waiting...we were done! He was very well behaved for it all and I got to coo over some cute boston terrier puppies (named after The Golden Girls) while I waited. Now the chip - please buy a reader for yourself and check your pets. It also is good to have for stray animals. Amazon has them for 50-60 dollars (use the search "microchip reader for pets"). I knew it was common for chips to migrate, but to totally be gone also happens more than one thinks. I found out all my old dogs no longer have chips in them. The younger dogs still are chipped. If you do not want to buy your own reader, Vet clinics at stores like Petco and Tractor Supply will gladly scan your pet and redo the chip if needed. 2 weeks later, I get some good news in the mail! He passed all his OFA tests. Certificates below. Last Sunday, on Cinco de Mayo - Ryka got her PACH2 in a fabulous way by getting 3rd in standard and 28 points (she needed 4). She also got 13 points in jumpers!
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