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Margaret - 28 Jan 2007 03:20 GMT

I have a bitch who is now 2 years old and I would like to have her hips
xrayed (OFA). How long should I wait to have the xray done after she is in
heat?
I seem to recall people recommending a wait of several weeks.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks,
Margaret

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Ruth - 28 Jan 2007 11:12 GMT

From the OFA website FAQ section:

Can I have my female radiographed while she is in season, pregnant, or
nursing?

Some female dogs exhibit additional subluxation when radiographed during
these times. The OFA recommends radiographing three to four weeks before or
after the heat cycle, and three to four weeks after weaning a litter of
puppies.

you can get all the information you need at www.offa.org

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Margaret - 28 Jan 2007 19:08 GMT

> From the OFA website FAQ section:
>
> Can I have my female radiographed while she is in season, pregnant, or
> nursing?
>
> you can get all the information you need at www.offa.org

Thank you--it didn't occur to me to look there. I'll definitely wait.

Margaret

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Sandy - 07 Feb 2007 01:05 GMT

On Jan 27, 10:20 pm, "Margaret" <chowmomREMOVE_T...@dicorleto.com>
wrote:

> I have a bitch who is now 2 years old and I would like to have her hips
> xrayed (OFA). How long should I wait to have the xray done after she is in
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> --
> "Chows leave paw prints on our hearts"

Has anyone had any experience with the Penn Hips certification? One
of our doctors is trying to become certified to take these x-rays.
Supposedly, this system is better than OFA.
Sandy

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