OFA Evaluations
Ensure your dog's hips are healthy
Hillside Animal Hospital offers Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) evaluations for canines.
OFA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
X-rays assess the presence of hip or elbow dysplasia in dogs via subjective scoring by boarded radiologists. Positioning is extremely important for OFA assessment, and therefore sedation is required. Hospitals with significant OFA positioning experience are best selected to achieve your dog’s best score possible.
Final scores can be obtained at two years or older for all breeds. Preliminary OFA evaluations can be performed in younger dogs, after four months of age. Results are usually returned to the owner and our practice from the submission date in 2-4 weeks.
Before the appointment, we’ll communicate important information such as fasting for sedation.
Other testing:
Other OFA and genetic screening tests may be appropriate for your breed. If you have specific testing requiring veterinary assistance, please contact our office to inquire about whether we can accomplish these tests for your dog.
For more information, visit the OFA website:
OFA submission forms may be filled out before your appointment and can be found here:
*Please make sure to select multiple OFA forms if applicable when filling them out online
Schedule a Consultation Today
Please call us at (608) 788-3425 if you have any questions about PennHIP evaluations, or if you would like to schedule a consultation for your dog.
