PennHip

A better way to diagnose hip dysplasia.

Dr. Doug Morris and Dr. Kelly Wensing are the only two veterinarians in the Granger/South Bend/Mishawaka area certified to perform PennHip evaluations on dogs. The PennHip method is widely recognized to be a more accurate means of diagnosing hip dysplasia than the more commonly used OFA method.

The research-based hip-screening procedure known as PennHIP has proven to be the most accurate and precise method to measure hip laxity. It can identify – as early as 16 weeks of age – dogs that are susceptible to developing hip dysplasia. A complete PennHIP evaluation includes office consultation, sedation/anesthesia, and submission of the 3 PennHIP radiographs for evaluation. If your dog is identified to be at risk, your veterinarian can recommend appropriate strategies from an early age to delay or diminish the ultimate course of the disease.

Because PennHip evaluations require us to set aside a large block of time in order to properly perform the evaluation, we require pre-payment in order to schedule your appointment.

PennHip

A better way to diagnose hip dysplasia.

Dr. Doug Morris and Dr. Kelly Wensing are the only two veterinarians in the Granger/South Bend/Mishawaka area certified to perform PennHip evaluations on dogs. The PennHip method is widely recognized to be a more accurate means of diagnosing hip dysplasia than the more commonly used OFA method.

The research-based hip-screening procedure known as PennHIP has proven to be the most accurate and precise method to measure hip laxity. It can identify – as early as 16 weeks of age – dogs that are susceptible to developing hip dysplasia. A complete PennHIP evaluation includes office consultation, sedation/anesthesia, and submission of the 3 PennHIP radiographs for evaluation. If your dog is identified to be at risk, your veterinarian can recommend appropriate strategies from an early age to delay or diminish the ultimate course of the disease.

Because PennHip evaluations require us to set aside a large block of time in order to properly perform the evaluation, we require pre-payment in order to schedule your appointment.