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Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

OFA

OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)

Currently there are 4 screenings recommended for

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by OFA:

Heart, Eye, Patellar, and Hips


Hip Displasia: includes OFA evaluation (prelim before 2 yrs, official after 2 yrs), OVC evaluation,
and PennHip evaluation (anytime after 16 weeks of age through adulthood)

Eye Clearance: CERF evaluation. Initial CERF exam recommended at 8-12 weeks of age, follow up at 12 months of age, annually until 5 years of age, every 2 years until 9 years of age.

Patellar Luxation: OFA evaluation at 12 months of age or older

Congenital Cardiac Database: OFA evaluation with examination performed by Board-Certified Cardiologist. Recommended annually.

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pdf Forms for OFA evaluations

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NOTE: CERF Forms must be obtained at evaluation location

Click the following link for whichever pdf form you wish to download

Heart
Hips
Patellar

Additional Certification Forms for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that can be submitted to OFA

Bear Hearing
Thyroid

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