OFA and PennHip Certification appointments are scheduled on Dr Ireland surgery days only. Your
pet is dropped off in the morning between 7am - 8am, stays for the day, and is picked up after 5pm that evening. This procedure
does require anesthesia and pre-op bloodwork, so your pet must be fasted the night before the procedure. They must also be
up to date on all vaccines.
The following information is needed for completion of certification:
1. Permanent ID - Can be in the form of a microchip or tattoo. If the dog does
not have either, it can be done at the time of the procedure.
2. AKC Registration number
3. Sire and Dam information if available
4. Date of Birth (must be 2 years old for permanent OFA)
OFA - The owner gets the x-rays and form.
The owner mails them.
The owner pays for the certification.
PennHip - The owner signs the form.
The hospital mails the x-rays.
The
hospital pays the certification fee.
Owner
receives a copy of the OFA views and form to submit
if they want.
For more information about OFA/PennHip or information on Canine Hip Dysplasia please call our office at 215 - 968 - 3895
