Doodle Breeders' Discussion Forum - there can be some extra laxity from hormones

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but it does not change the shape or set of the socket and OFA new stance is that it does not make a difference.

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OFA and heat cycle — Kristy - Shelby Avenue, Fri Aug 24 14:41

I had a couple of guardian girls arrive today for OFA prelims. One of them met me at the vet, and she was in heat! I went ahead and did them anyway. Have you ever done a girl's hips in heat and then... more
- I've been told it doesn't matter — Linda - Canadian Doodle Puppies, Mon Aug 27 06:03
  
  The PennHIP site says that PennHIp and OFA type tests are not affected by heat cycles. The OFA site says not within one month. My Vet says it doesn't matter. My best hip results came from a girl in... more
- OFA excellent — Carol - Aspen Hill, Mon Aug 27 02:24
  
  We only did this once, but our girl came back OFA excellent. I'd decided to try and was prepared to re-do if she didn't pass, but was happily surprised!
- there can be some extra laxity from hormones — joy shadymaple, Mon Aug 27 01:17
- I did finals on a girl just out of heat — Barb @ Gemstone's, Sat Aug 25 00:07
  
  They came back OFA good.
- yes and don't do it! — Rachael - Dare to Dream LDs, Fri Aug 24 16:45
  
  You can call dr. keller and if there is subluxation noted and a failed result he would probably ask if the dog was in heat. We just did a girl and that is what was reported and she was in heat.... more
- I had a similar situation but opted to wait to test — Kendra~ Noble Vestal Labradoodle, Fri Aug 24 16:05
  
  I have a girl that I desire to breed and was preparing to do her OFA Final (dog is already prelimed) and she came into heat the week she was scheduled for finals. The vet said there are studies... more

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