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Originally Posted by gemy  The presence of mild LP is usually easily assessed by a good general vet. For certification of clear knees an orthopaedic surgeon must assess, as this is their specialty. But if you trust your vet and their experience, and they say Remy's knees are good, they most likely are. |
Although I would want to have my dog seen by a specialist if they were found to have anything other than no or very mild lp by my regular vet, I do not know of a requirement to have them see an orthopaedic surgeon for certification of clear knees. As far as I know, a regular vet can evaluate and submit the application to OFA, who then makes the determination to certify or not. Is that what you meant -- that at OFA an ortho surgeon would make the final call? If I am wrong, just point me in the direction I need to update myself. I have been going by what I read on offa.org and their application forms. TIA.