Sentences with phrase «used in a breeding program if»

Not exact matches

Treatment for cats with serious congenital deformities of the trochlear ridges can be difficult, especially if the patella does not stay within the trochlear groove for a reasonable length of time following manual replacement Cats diagnosed with patellar luxation should not be used in a breeding program.

The trend does seem to be toward proprietary breeding programs, although many of the stock, if not used as guide dogs will also compete in the more usual kennel club events.

If the dog is unspayed / unneutered and was originally sold on full registration, seller / breeder MUST approve the home and / or breeding program the dog would be used in prior to placement and also given contact information for the new owner.

It is important to know if the individual will go on to develop generalized demodecosis (which does occur rarely) as these individuals should never be used in breeding programs.

Prevention is best and bitches should be spayed if not used in a breeding program.

The current version of the AAHA - AVMA Canine Preventive Healthcare Guidelines recommends the use of genetic testing in dogs and if I see one of the breeds on the list for a MDR1 mutation, I would test that dog prior to administering chemotherapy, if the test had not be performed as part of a preventive healthcare program.