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by troopscott on 01 November 2012 - 13:11
What ages should I have the first set of X-rays on hips and elbows done? I see people talking about prelim X-rays and I assume there is a set done before the set at two years old? I thought I had read somewhere that they need one around 11 months but cant find the thread. Thanks
by jaggirl47 on 01 November 2012 - 14:11
You can do prelims as early as 6 months.
by Rik on 01 November 2012 - 14:11
For OFA, I usually did them @ approx. 12 months, unless there was reason to suspect a problem.
by Nans gsd on 01 November 2012 - 16:11
I have done as early as 4 months; however I don't recommend that. YOu could do at 6 months though and get at least an idea of what you are dealing with and if any possible problems you can adjust your training/exercise program then rather than wait until 1 year and possibly be causing some damage from over working/training/ jumping, etc. Nan
by VKGSDs on 01 November 2012 - 17:11
I do them 6-8 months and don't send them to OFA. So far they've been very normal. If there was anything out of the ordinary I know an expert who will look at the films and give his opinion.
by SitasMom on 01 November 2012 - 18:11
Prelims can be done as early as 4 months for elbows and 6 months for hips. The older the pup the more accurate.
SV certifies hips and elbows at 12 months
OFA certifies at 24 months
Different countries have different age requirements.
Always try to plan x-rays in-between heat cycles as young bitches tend to show more laxity(sp) at this time.
SV certifies hips and elbows at 12 months
OFA certifies at 24 months
Different countries have different age requirements.
Always try to plan x-rays in-between heat cycles as young bitches tend to show more laxity(sp) at this time.
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