Slipped Stifle

Term	Definition
OFA Certified	Usually means that the breeder has sent X-Rays of a specific dog to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for evaluation and an official clearance certificate. To verify that an animal has been OFA certified, you can visit the OFA website and search their database.
CERF Certified	Usually means that the breeder has sent the results of tests done by a canine opthalmologist for a particular dog to the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) for evaluation and an official clearance certificate.
Hip Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia is a condition which is cause by a problem in the structure of the hip joint. The head of the thigh bone no longer fits firmly in the "cup" provided by the hip socket. It is mainly seen in larger dogs and is the main cause of rear lameness in dogs.
VWD Tested	Usually means that the breeder has had a blood test done for a specific dog which indicates whether or not the dog is free of von Willebrand's Disorder (VWD) which is a blood clotting condition causing hemorrhaging from a simple injury/illness.
PLE	Protein Losing Enteropathy is an inherited immune-mediated disease of the intestines. Many dogs don't show clinical signs of this disease until they are over the age of 5. Abnormal fluid accumulation may occur secondary to decreased protein levels in the blood. For more information on these protein-wasting diseases, click here.
PLN	Protein Losing Nephropathy is an inherited immune-mediated disease of the kidneys. Many dogs don't show clinical signs of this disease until they are over the age of 5. Abnormal fluid accumulation may occur secondary to decreased protein levels in the blood. For more information on these protein-wasting diseases, click here.
PRA	Progressive Retinal Atrophy, an eye condition that afflicts many breeds, especially those with protruding eyes. It is characterized by degeneration of cells of the retina, leading eventually to loss of sight. It is a progressive disease starting later in a dog's life (5+ years) and which often starts with loss of night vision.
CEA	Collie Eye Anomaly is a syndrome that involves one or more of the following: retinal degeneration, cataract, and retinal detachment.
Slipped Stifle	A condition which occurs when the kneelike joint above the hock in the hind leg of a dog slips and may require surgery.
Chemical Sensitivity	Refers to a dog being sensitive to anesthesia, flea powders, and various medications

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