X-rays

All types of canine breeds recognized by the F.C.I and E.N.C.I can undergo various x-rays examinations that will be able to diagnose genetic, serious illnesses (such as the Hip dysplasia or the Elbow dysplasia). The X-rays results will be delivered by Genimal to Ce.Le.Ma.Sche. with all the documents and, after their examination, they will remain at Ce.Le.Ma.Sche. for ten years. The x-ray’s screening must be done with standard procedure after 12 months from birth on both the elbows.  

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The x-ray screening must be done whit standard procedure after 12 months from birth on both the elbows. The dog must be identified and its X-rays, with the judgement of an expert, must also be identified and archived for at least ten years. The identification of any kind of primary pathology (UAP-FCP-OCD-INC), bone pain (subchondral sclerosis) or arthrosis (osteophytes of variable size from 1 to 5mm.) are enough evidence for the expert to understand if the dog is affected by any type of pathology and its rate of seriousness. The X-rays in lateral projection in radio humeral angle of 45/60°(UAP-INC) and dorso-palmar and oblique projections (FCP-OCD) are fundamental. Later, if the experts still doubt the dog’s pathology, a CT scan will be required. It has been studied that elbow pathologies are more frequent in these breeds: Chow Chow, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Bernese Mountain Dog than other ones such as: German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever although they are still considered high-risk breeds. The different ages allowed for the Elbow and Hip tests to take place are shown in the table down below. 

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