Ofa Certification Clinics

Important notes about these clinics.

Ofa certification clinics. The exams can take place either in the veterinary office or at a special clinic held in conjunction with another event such as a dog show. In an effort to limit or eradicate genetic ocular diseases the ofa orthopedic foundation for animals organization collect data on breeding dogs and issues certificates determining a dogs fitness for breeding. Fill out our online form. Ofa eye certification examinations are screening exams performed by board certified veterinary ophthalmologists.

Upcoming health clinics updated weekly over 100 clinics presently listed click here for dates locations details and registration information. Let me be clear that ofa clinics are usually only done for breeders but i am having this for breeders and pet owners just wanting to make sure their pets heart and eyes are healthy. A cardiologist ophthalmologist specialist will be evaluating your animal not just a vetthat is huge. A listing of upcoming heart clinics is noted below.

How can the ofa help you and your clients. Use the ofa database to look up new client history so you know what to be on the lookout for based on screening results. Search dogs in the ofa database. Bring your dogs information to the exam so the exam form may be completed properly.

Check convenient locations in table 1 and then check the dates and details in table 2clinics sponsored by cavalier king charles spaniel clubsorganizations are marked with a red asterisk in table 1 and highlighted in red in table 2. Caer eye certification registry exams. Using ofa in your practice. Is your dog kennel club breed club parent club veterinary clinic or health foundation planning a ofa cerf or other dog health clinic.

View our upcoming health clinic screenings listed by location. Have an upcoming screening to add to the ofa calendar. If you would like to make arrangements to host a heart clinic please contact dr. The veterinarians examining eyes are board certified ophthalmologists by the acvo and those.

Show them what health screenings are recommended for their breedthe ofa databases and website provide a tool for breeders to make. Any type of public reproduction is strictly prohibited without the expressed permission of the ofa. The orthopedic foundation for animals provides dna testing and free information about companion animal genetic diseases. Olson is a board certified veterinary cardiologist and offers both types of ofa heart certification.

Eye heart specialists.