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Originally Posted by maggiesmom_2007  Thank you Elle, I have done some research and I can get eyes and cardiac done at some shows. With the hips and patellas I would prefer xrays be done instead of just manipulation so that is going to be extra. |
Hi, The OFA Patellar exam is a manual examination that can be done by a general practitionar. And there are often screening clinics done at shows that offer that exam for a very reasonable price. The minimum age for OFA patellar is one year to have the exam count for an OFA number. Hips must be done at a vet's office as it is an x-ray and needs to be done by a vet who is experienced in doing hips. The way the dog is placed on the x-ray may determine the outcome. The minimum age for OFA Hips is two years of age. There is no minimum for CERF so you can get that done any time but they do recommend retesting the eyes periodically. As the dog has to be one year to get a OFA Patellar number it's at that point you can get a CHIC number!!