PennHIP is a revolutionary scientific method that is used to evaluate a dog for whether it is susceptible to canine hip dysplasia. During the test, the dog is carefully positioned so that their passive hip laxity - which is how loose the hip ball is in the socket when the dog’s muscles are relaxed - can be accurately measured using radiographs. According to research, the degree of passive hip laxity is a major factor in determining whether a dog is likely to develop CHD or osteoarthritis later in life.

This test is not painful or uncomfortable, and it can be conducted on puppies as young as 16 weeks of age. The earlier your dog is tested, the sooner we can begin preventative and palliative treatment.