SPHYNX HCM DNA TEST
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@babymeow , if the insurance company asks for vet records and it has been recorded it could impact as "pre existing".
if you are considering ANY tests, and shopping insurance, I would read small print of contracts before signing up for a good fit. I personally would do any tests after insurance secured. I don't have insurance as mine are all senior adoptees (rates can increase as they get older as members have shared).
when I shopped insurance years ago I requested an email copy of contract . some required certain vaccines, which can be sticky because some breeders void contracts if certain vaccines given like Felv (feline leukemia or FIP vaccine). always read small print. glad you are doing research. hugs n head smooches to you and Nabi.
if you are considering ANY tests, and shopping insurance, I would read small print of contracts before signing up for a good fit. I personally would do any tests after insurance secured. I don't have insurance as mine are all senior adoptees (rates can increase as they get older as members have shared).
when I shopped insurance years ago I requested an email copy of contract . some required certain vaccines, which can be sticky because some breeders void contracts if certain vaccines given like Felv (feline leukemia or FIP vaccine). always read small print. glad you are doing research. hugs n head smooches to you and Nabi.
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I just ordered a DNA test. It will provide a genetic screen of 120 diseases including HCM. I was debating whether to choose from Basepaws or Neogen/Catscan but I went with Neogen because they are partnered with Cat fancier's association and also had HCM specific to Sphynx Cats. Basepaws screens for HCM too but I don't know if it is breed specific but they are having a sale right now. I got my test from Neogen for 107.95 ($99.00 + Shipping price). They also test specifically for Sphynx these as well:
Coat Type - Curly (Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex Type) or Hairless (Sphynx Type) - R Locus
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
Cystinuria, Type B, Variant 2
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Thank you for this!
shivvyxoxo
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This is such a great resource, thank you for sharing.This test is available to all of us, pet owners and breeders.
Taking the test can help save lives.
More information can be found here:
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.cvm.ncsu.edu
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.
We are so lucky to be able to make better breeding decisions based on this data.
This will save lives and heartache.
blindowlblues
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I sent my vet an email to ask if we could order this test as the doc didn’t seem to know about it during the exam. Then I realized I the owner could apparently order it myself so went ahead and did so. I hope I can do the swab correctly; I’m nervous as when I did the swab dna test for myself I kept getting replies telling me I hadn’t generated enough saliva, and had to do it 3 times before the test would work.
This test is available to all of us, pet owners and breeders.
Taking the test can help save lives.
More information can be found here:
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.
We are so lucky to be able to make better breeding decisions based on this data.
This will save lives and heartache.
blindowlblues
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I’m now seeing that it may not be as accurate on the Donskoy variety, which in theory is what Dasha is, being from Russia. I think it’s worth the $40 anyway.
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@blindowlblues , kept us updated on Dasha's DNA results! hugs n head smooches
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Thank you!! I’ve an appt scheduled at her vet for the 17th when they’ll recheck her ears and do a chest x ray to start getting a baseline on her heart condition.
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maybe a dumb question but do these kits expire? I have not done mine yet and just had the thought of, will it expire? I havent opened it
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From what I googled 2 years. I would think there should be a date stamped somewhere on it.
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Sheldon13 I’ve heard some of the Russians are actually generic Canadian! Since I don’t have papers I’m not sure about Dasha.
My guy is 100% Russian and fully Canadian Sphynx.
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@blindowlblues , keep us updated on the DNA results.
I have no idea what a generic Canadian sphynx is
I saw this image a few years back
I have no idea what a generic Canadian sphynx is
I saw this image a few years back
I had this test done on my boy. I live in Canada and got this exact test. My boy has one HCM gene and one normal gene. My understanding is that the diseased gene is the dominant gene. I take him to see a cardiologist who preforms an ultrasound every two years. Because I had two die young from HCM I now have terrible anxiety and fear that my boy will get it. I was also told by the cardiologist that Sphynx really don’t do well with HCM. They tend to die quicker than cats with HCM.This test is available to all of us, pet owners and breeders.
Taking the test can help save lives.
More information can be found here:
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
We're a driving force in veterinary research and training.
We are so lucky to be able to make better breeding decisions based on this data.
This will save lives and heartache.
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@MelOttawa , hugs, our babies have no idea what reports say and only know our love, I am sorry for your losses from HCM, I share in the hurt , my first loss Yodagirl was barely age 2. my others Yodaman 9 and Tobylove 12. I share in the fears, my oldest now ,not related both adoptees are ages Clairebare 15 1/2 and Batman nearing 16 yrs old in a few weeks.. Sphynx have taught me to live in the moment like that and treasure every day, every moment. I don't want to ruin today worrying about tomorrow. I will say there is an amazing support group with alot of good info if you want me to pm you the link and you can share the info from group with your cardiologist, hugs n head smooches
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your message. A lot of people don’t understand this kind of loss. For me it was the young ages of mine. They never even had a chance to enjoy life. I will try not to think about it because I still suffer from a lot of heartache when I do.
I am also so happy to hear that yours are still thriving in their senior years. I’m sure they will be here for a while longer.
I would love to know the support group if you’re up to sending it.
I really want to thank you for reaching out. Your message meant the world to me
I am also so happy to hear that yours are still thriving in their senior years. I’m sure they will be here for a while longer.
I would love to know the support group if you’re up to sending it.
I really want to thank you for reaching out. Your message meant the world to me
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So sorry for your losses. And even more sorry you have to worry about your new boy now again. Unfortunately most of us here know how heartbreaking it is to lose a naked. They are so much more than "just a pet". Sending lots of hugs and love.