Health Testing

WHAT IS CANINE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE? Congenital abnormalities of the cardiovascular system are defects that are present at birth. They can occur as a result of genetic defects, environmental conditions, infections,…

WHAT IS PATELLAR LUXATION? Patellar luxation, a hereditary disorder in dogs, is characterized by ectopic development of the patella medial or lateral to the trochlear groove of the femur. Patellar…

WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY? Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is the name for a group of diseases that cause degeneration of the retina. This includes inherited abnormalities of the light-sensitive…

OVERVIEW The eyes of animals, including dogs' eyes, function much like yours. Animals also develop many of the same eye problems that people can have, including cataracts, glaucoma, and other problems.…

WHAT IS CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA? Canine hip dysplasia is a multifactorial abnormal development of the coxofemoral joint in dogs that is characterized by joint laxity and subsequent degenerative joint disease.…

It is important to understand that all dogs of every kind may be at risk from genetic and physical heredity. The OFA created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by…