Digestive System

Digestive SystemASSAAdmin2021-12-29T15:22:13+00:00

We are not aware of any active studies regarding the digestive system in Shelties as of 2021.

Articles put together by the ASSA Health Committee Read more!

Minimum health testing of breeding stock is recommended by the ASSA through the (CHIC) program. Read more!

For specific information on Shetland Sheepdogs See...

Many of the test results for individual dogs can be found in the database.

Evaluation of the hips (x-ray examination) is on the required list for the CHIC program. See...

OFA hip evaluation results are automatically included in the OFA database with no extra charge. Follow the link...

Eye Clearance test is an eye examination performed by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist. Find an ophthalmologist...

The incidence of vWD in Shelties as of July, 2008 is: Clear – 90.3%, Carrier – 9.4%, Affected – 0.3%. Dogs Read more...

A complete list of drugs that may affect dogs with the MDR1 gene. See...

More information on autoimmune thyroiditis can be found at the following links: OFFA and Discovery Space

Results coming from all laboratories are posted on the OFA website... See...

For an excellent discussion on the topic... See...

More information about elbow dysplasia... See...