Health Testing For poodles

​​Just like people, dogs can have health problems. Responsible breeders take every precaution to reduce the risk of problems in their bloodlines. Below are some of the concerns that breeders watch and test for.

If you plan to breed your Poodle, please consider having genetic testing done before the mating for both the Sire and Dam.

• Addison’s Disease
• Atrial Septal Defects in Standard Poodles
• Bloat
• Chronic Active Hepatitis
• Cushings Disease
• Epilepsy
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Legg-Calve-Perthes
• Neonatal Encephalopathy (NEwS)
• Patellar Luxation
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
• Sebaceous Adenitis
• Vaccination Information
• Von Willebrand’s Disease​

Health Related Links:

• Optigen
• CERF
• OFA
• Entropian
• corneal dystrophy
• Cataracts
• Inherited cataracts & juvenile cataracts
• Juvenile cataracts
• Why yearly CERF exams important
• More on PRA
• Persistent Pupillary Membranes

• Pennhip
• Vetgen
• Veterinarian & Health
• Cornell Vet Hospital
• Poodle Epilepsy Project
• Eyevet
• vWD
• Cushings
• Addison’s
• Canine Diversity Project
• Poisonous Plant List
• Merck Vet Manual

​The above links were shared from the Poodle Club of America.