PennHip

• It is an accurate, objective method that is well- researched and published in Veterinary literature for hip screening 
• It may be performed in dogs and cats as young as 16 weeks of age (4 months), allowing for early intervention if required 
• The data obtained may help eliminate hip dysplasia genes out of a breeding stock 
• Preventive or palliative measures may be recommended to treat canine hip dysplasia before it detrimentally affects a pets quality of life  

• It is most prevalent in golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, german shepherds, bulldogs and many other large breed dogs 
• Maine coon, Persians and Himalayans are the common cat breeds predisposed to the condition 

• It begins by sedating your pet to ensure complete relaxation, thereby allowing for ideal radiographic positioning 
• 3 radiographic views are performed 

       

Hip - extended view     Compression view                     Distraction view 

Pennhip is an outpatient diagnostic procedure that allows your pet to go home on the same day. Pennhip may be considered with other surgeries