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This service is free. Clinic Submission Form. Please note, the submission form is to create a clinic posting on the OFA calendar, it is NOT for owners to register their dogs in or schedule appointments at a health clinic. That requires contacting the clinic organizers using the contact info provided on the calendar listing.
The OFA website and databases provide the tools needed to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease.
We are a database for canine genetic diseases, we work with veterinarians, breeders, and dog owners around the world to collect health testing information and process it into our database.
Phone (573) 442-0418; Fax (573)875-5073 . www.ofa.org. Step 5. Once received by OFA, a breed registry number will be issued for any dog found to be normal for cardiac disease at 12 months of age or older. The breed registry number will indicate the age at the time of evaluation and the type of examiner (C-cardiologist, S-specialist, and P ...
Autoimmune Thyroiditis, the most common cause of hypothyroidism in dogs, develops when the dog’s immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. This leads to low levels of circulating thyroid hormones. Symptoms include rough, scaly skin, poor hair coat or hair loss, and weight gain. The disease can be controlled by supplementation with ...
HERE. for dates, locations, details, and registration information. Is your dog kennel club, breed club, parent club, veterinary clinic, or health foundation planning a OFA, CERF, or other dog health clinic? Contact Us.
The Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) test is the standard test for deafness in dogs and is the only accepted method of diagnosis. The test is generally performed by a board certified veterinary neurologist, but OFA will accept tests performed by experienced veterinarians, neuroscience professionals, or audiologists. The test is non ...
