I think that many adopters would pay for the cost. And add to that if it is a situation that a person has contacted BRAT to give up the dog and he/she is not tested then they should be required to put up that fee. I think that BRAT does an excellent job in most respects, however this is one point that I really disagree with not testing. I am not sure that they would agree to test even if people covered the cost

So sorry for your loss, Isis was a beauty. I love your tribute.

@Rivermoon: I had heard people were doing the blood gas tests on their "probably affected" dogs. Apache had just turned 2 when I got the results and I started strip testing him immediately. I've already told my husband when he turns 3 I'm taking him in for a blood gas test…I'm wondering if I should do it earlier. I'm still strip testing Chey too even though she came back as "probably a carrier". My feeling is that until they get the actual DNA test, I'm not taking any chances. And since the strips don't last long, no sense in them going to waste….

We had the same problem when Seti was a puppy. It turned out that he had crystals in his bladder due to the food we were giving him (I think it was Wellness brand but not entirely sure). We changed his diet and it went away and has never come back. Hopefully your problem is minor like ours!

Hey everyone! ty for all the welcomes! Terry- do you have a B? maybe we can meet up when we dont have our lives in the way! sharron- there is actually a breeder in the San Diego area (east county- Lakeside area) where my husband (Sanders) got her. Umm.. i Think her name is Lisa and she is well known in B breeder groups (just my obersavtion). she goes to the dog shows with her B's and what not… and the other B owners know who we are talking about when we ask if they have seen Isis's breeder.