Anne D. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I want to have my dog's hips tested before breeding her, and I also want to encourage the sire's owner to have his hips tested. Where is the nearest location for testing, and is sedation necessary for the OFA hip radiographs?

June 11th, 2024

Kristin C. answered

Most veterinary offices can perform the OFA hip radiographs (hip x-rays) required for testing. Howev...

June 11th, 2024

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