CANINE EYE TESTING

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PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION FOR CHS CERTIFICATION

As from 1st January 2010, Canine Health Scheme (CHS) certificates will only be issued if your dog has been permanently identified (microchip or tattoo). The permanent identification will be verified before the eye examination takes place. So from this date identification and registration documents are both required for CHS certification.

BVA - Canine Health Schemes

DOG PAPERS

Information regarding forthcoming eye testing sessions around the UK can be found on the websites of the two weekly dog papers:

OUR DOGS

www.ourdogs.co.uk

Click on "Show Calendar" and then click on "Calendar" from the dropdown menu
Click on "To return to Show Calendar Click Here"
Scroll down to "Dog Days Calendar" for link to "Eye testing & microchipping"

DOG WORLD

www.dogworld.co.uk

Click on "Dogman’s diary"
Scroll down to "Eye/heart/ear testing"

KENNEL CLUB (KC)    1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1J 8AB
Tel: 0844 463 3980    Contact the KC    Website: www.thekennelclub.org.uk

Breed Club websites are a useful source of information about health issues. Breed Club Secretaries and Breed Health Coordinators may also be able to help with any queries relating to health testing for your breed.

The Kennel Club website lists Breed Clubs, and provides contact details for Breed Club Secretaries, at the bottom of the Breed Standard pages:

The Kennel Club's "Breed Information" section is a useful resource. The "Breed Health (PDF)" link for each breed will take you to a page that lists any "Accredited Breeder Scheme" required and/or Breed Club recommended health tests relevant to that particular breed.

Here are links to some helpful Kennel Club pages, relating to health and health testing:

The "Accredited Breeder Scheme" (ABS) document lists the required and recommended health tests for various breeds.

The "Dog Health Test Search" tool allows you to search for any certified health test results for dogs registered on the Kennel Club’s Breed Register.

The "Online Services" page has further useful links.

BRITISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION (BVA)    7 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NQ
Tel: 020 7908 6380    Email: chs@bva.co.uk    Website: www.bva.co.uk

The BVA explains hereditary eye disease: Hereditary Eye Disease Leaflet

The BVA explains the Eye Scheme: What is the Eye Scheme?

Breeds and conditions on Schedule A of the Eye Scheme

Breeds and conditions on Schedule B of the Eye Scheme

PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION

PETLOG
The Kennel Club, 4A Alton House, Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8XU
Tel: 0844 463 3999    Contact Petlog

www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/433
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/petlog

THE NATIONAL DOG TATTOO REGISTER
NDTR, PO Box 5720, Harwich, CO12 3SY
Tel: 01255 552455    Contact the NDTR

www.dog-register.co.uk
www.dog-register.co.uk/locations/index.html

Canine eye testing pages compiled by Alison Seall, Bregorrey Glens - January 2010