Off Topic: OFA x-rays, vet uses Minivue software - Page 1

I can't upload these 7 images no matter what I do. The software itself has no features to do this. The DVD is 80.2 MB. Any suggestion as I wanted to ask someone their opinion of the pictures.
Thanks,
Paul

Just take a picture of the X-ray with your camera and upload that.
But you'd be better to get a professional opinion of the x-rays if your concerned.

Have you tried uploading to photobucket or shutterfly first, then here?

my vet e-mails me digital x-rays directly from his office computer to mine.  Maybe you can ask your vet to do that for you.

molly

just save the files off dvd disk to your hard drive then add pics like normal.

I tried to upload to photobucket with no luck. Also tried to save files to hard drive with no luck. If they are in tomorrow, I will ask them to email them to me.
Thanks,
Paul

Paul, you did not indicate the file extension of these files. What is the displayed file extension, i.e., .gif, .tif, .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, etc? Microsoft software should open any of those extensions. In order to see the extension, look at the toolbar above, select "View" then "Details". You may see a file extension that I am not naming. But I do know that the Mini Vue software used with those special cameras may force a link to a server in order to view the images. The file extension will determine what must be done to view the images.

If so, you can try this, as this works with file extensions that are designed to fool people for security reasons - one of my tricks. Copy and paste each file to a unique folder on your PC, then manually change the file extension to .jpg. That may do the trick, or you may need to try some of the others I mentioned. You will probably receive a warning from your PC - just ignore it. Do not alter any files on the disk that your veterinarian provided-just work on the ones you copied to your hard drive.

Some software does assign an extension that is unique to that software, so that type of file must pass through a file convertor that will convert the file and change the extension. There are many free convertors on the web, but one must be prudent to make sure one is not downloading a virus.

Best Regards,
Bob-O

I'm still 6 months away from getting the hips and elbows xrayed.  Pardon my ignorance, but can anyone walk me through the procedure?  Are the dogs anesthetized?  Since we're talking x rays - how does the human ensure the dog is positioned correctly without direct contact?  And costs - I'd be really interested in the costs of getting the xrays done in vrious locations.

Luvdemdogs, please visit this link and open this file: http://offa.org/hdappbw.pdf  This is the application for the hip radiographic examination and the veterinarian of choice should have a current copy on file. This file explains briefly the requirements for the radiograph.

At least three (3) humans are required to be involved with the radiograph. One (1) person extending the legs, one (1) person holding the upper body, and one (1) person who activates the x-ray emitter, so at least two (2) people have direct contact with the dog. A dog need not be fully anaesthesized for the examination, but some sedation is preferred.

The cost? You should expect to pay about U$200.00 for the radiographic examination, plus the application fee to the O.F.A.. Once the film and application are received by the O.F.A. you should receive the results within six (6) weeks or less.

Good Luck,
Bob-O

Hopefully less than six weeks. I am in the Philly area and my vet worked on the Penn Hip method since the beginning. He charges $240 for the OFA which includes all paperwork and $0  for the Penn Hip process. So I have them both done. The DVD is $10.00.
Thanks,
Paul