Ada Passes OFA Basic Cardiac Exam Without Missing A Beat!

We’re thrilled to announce that our beautiful brindle girl, Jr CH Lexus Dos Reis Da Fonte aka Ada, recently passed her OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) Basic Cardiac exam with excellent results!

Ada’s Basic Cardiac Exam Success

Last week, Ada attended the OFA Health Clinic hosted by Westside Village Animal Hospital for a Basic Cardiac evaluation. Cardiac auscultation was performed by a veterinary cardiologist. As every breeder hopes, she passed without missing a beat.

The veterinary cardiologist performed the cardiac auscultation in a quiet, distraction-free environment. Ada was standing and restrained, without the use of sedative drugs. The veterinary cardiologist allowed Ada time to acclimate to the environment.

Auscultation Process

The veterinary cardiologist identified the cardiac valve areas for auscultation and gradually moved the stethoscope across all valve areas. They also auscultated over the subaortic area, ascending aorta, pulmonary artery, and the left craniodorsal cardiac base. After examining the left precordium, the right precordium was examined.

Specific Valve Areas Examined:

     1. Mitral valve area: Located over and immediately dorsal to the palpable left apical impulse.
     2. Aortic valve area: Positioned dorsal and one or two intercostal spaces cranial to the left apical impulse.
      3. Pulmonic valve area: Situated ventral and one intercostal space cranial to the aortic valve area.
   4. Tricuspid valve area: A relatively large area located on the right hemithorax, opposite and slightly cranial to the mitral valve area.

The veterinary cardiologist also auscultated along the ventral right precordium and over the right craniodorsal cardiac border.

Breeding involves many factors, with the main goal being to improve the breed through intentional and purposeful matching of the Dam and Sire’s strengths and weaknesses. Genetic and health screenings are crucial tools in this process.

By passing the Basic Cardiac evaluation with flying colors, Ada demonstrated no significant abnormalities during this thorough auscultation process performed by the veterinary cardiologist.
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Ada’s achievement not only highlights her health but also reinforces our commitment to responsible breeding practices. We’re excited about what the future holds for her and our program!

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