PennHIP - The Best Method For Screening For Hip Dysplasia
The PennHIP method of screening for hip dysplasia is the most accurate and reliable method of screening breeding dogs and bitches for Hip Dysplasia. The PennHIP method assesses looseness in the hips. It has been found that the degree of laxity in the hips is highly correlated to the risk of developing degenerative joint disease of the hips.
Other screening methods only detect the presence of arthritic changes at the time of testing. These methods are poor at predicting whether hip arthritis will develop later.
PennHIP is accurate from 4-6 months of age. Other methods only achieve their maximum reliability at 2 years of age.
For more information on the PennHIP procedure, go to the PennHIP Website
For more information on having the PennHIP procedure done at Tanilba Bay Veterinary Hospital, click here.