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Eye Examinations: Dr Charles M Stuhr, Ophthalmologist, AVCO Diplomate.
AKC registration & permanent identification is required for OFA. A certificate will be issued confirming diagnosis. The results are confidential. Eye drops are administered to dogs 15 minutes before appointment time. Minimum age for examination is 8 weeks. Dogs must be in good health.
Bring registration name and number, microchip number, date of birth and copy of prior exam results if other than normal.
Heart Examinations (Golden Retrievers only): Dr Andrew Waxman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
OFA now requires echocardiogram for advanced cardiac clearances. However, GRCA still recognizes basic cardiac clearances with auscultation only.
Basic cardiac (auscultation only)
Form should be downloaded from ofa.org & filled out.
If echocardiogram is desired based on auscultation results, fee is $266 to be paid at the clinic.
Advanced Cardiac (auscultation + echocardiogram/doppler)
Form will be available at the clinic.
Bring all AKC registration information + microchip number.
Golden Retrievers only. Limit of 2 cardiac appointments per person. Additional dogs will be accommodated if there is room.
Microchips: Dr Ann Huntington of Suffield Veterinary Hospital.
Fee for registration with HomeAgain is included.