Degenerative Myelopathy Test

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Each DM kit contains an:

FTA card,
collection swab,
instruction sheet, and
mailing labels.

A certificate or report along with automatic registration in the OFA database is included.

DM Test may be performed on any breed or mixed breed but is especially recommended for breeds:

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Boxer
Standard Poodle
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
German Shepherd
Kerry Blue Terrier
Great Pyrenees and
Shetland Sheepdog

Learn more at degenerative myelopathy at our K-9 Cart Blog

Shipping Information

As veterinarians, K-9 Cart Company East has entered into a special arrangement with the University of Missouri and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) to provide test kits to owners with dogs suspected of degenerative myelopathy. Kits are shipped free of charge with a valid K-9 Cart dog wheelchair or accessory order, e.g., handheld sling or boots. Without purchase, shipping is $5.50 via Priority Mail.

Kit Directions

Foam tipped applicator swabs are used to collect the sample from the dog, and are then used to apply the sample to the FTA card. The dog’s saliva carries the cheek cells (where the DNA is coming from) from the dog’s cheek to the FTA card. When applying the sample from the swab to the card, enough sample should be collected in order to allow it to soak through the card. Following a successful application, the purple shaded area will fade and change color. The color change should be visible both on the front AND the reverse side of the card. If the card does not change color, it is indicative of a poor sample with insufficient DNA for processing. If the card does not change color, it is OK to reswab the dog and reapply the sample to the same card – however, if doing so, please insure that the swab does not become compromised by coming in contact with DNA from another animal. See the examples at OFA for good and bad collection results.

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Price per Unit (kit): $65.00

Parameters of Product: K9 Cart

Product Type Accessory
Price $51-$100
Pet Weight Up To 10;11-25;26-40;41-60;61-100;101-125;Over 126

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