PennHip Screenings Available at Carrabassett Veterinary Services!
November 1, 2024
Did you know that we offer PennHip screening here at Carrabassett Veterinary Services?
What is PennHip screening?
“PennHIP is a radiographic screening technique to evaluate the laxity (or looseness) in canine hips and determine their risk of developing degenerative joint disease (DJD). PennHIP testing is accurate in puppies as young as 16 weeks of age. It gives an estimate of the risk for painful osteoarthritis (OA) and of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) later in life. With this information, preventive and palliative strategies can be recommended by the PennHIP-trained veterinarian.”
What dog can have PennHip screening done?
“All dogs can benefit from PennHIP testing. For pet dogs found to be at risk to develop hip OA, early intervention can help prevent or lessen the severity of CHD. For working/service dogs, identifying a dog with healthy hips can extend the working life of the dog. For breeding dogs, early detection of at-risk hips can allow the breeder to make early, informed decisions as to which dogs to keep in breeding programs.”
If you have more questions about this great screening process, give us a call at the clinic and we will be happy to answer them for you!
