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CERF Clinics

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#1 ·
Having now spent the morning looking for somewhere to CERF a dog, I am now turning to further resorts. (sounded better that way than actually saying last resorts;)) In the past, I have always went to a spring clinic put on by locals, however I need one NOW or within a week. Surely there is someone that does them closer than 2 1/2 hours away or further of Topeka, Indiana? Dog shows that would have an opthamologist present for a CERF?

If someone could post up with the vet (Or dog show that is putting on a clinic) they use in the lower part (ideally south-central-western) of Michigan, north eastern Indiana, or way western Ohio, it would be a HUGE help. I am willing to drive up to 2 hours, but didn't want to turn it into a road trip for SIMPLE eye CERF.

Thanks!!
 
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#3 ·
Check with your dog show premiums. Many dog shows have low cost cerf clinics
 
#15 ·
The easiest way to find a eye clinic at a show is to look here, http://www.offa.org/clinics.html

I am not certain every show clinic gets listed on the OFA website, but it is difficult to keep track of every show premium so it is good to check there first.

You find a premium by going to the show superintendent's website and finding the upcoming shows schedule. The premiums are posted there to download, usually 1-3 months before the entry deadline. Dog does not have to be entered to be taken to a health clinic. There are several different dog show superintendents. To find out which one manages shows in your area, go to the AKC website's event calendar page, do event search and select the relevant states and all future events. Once you have a list of nearby shows, click on each show listing and it will tell you who the super is for the show.
 
#5 ·
Clinics have been so far and few between lately, I've been going to my local vet school. One more suggestion, call your vet. Until recently, we had a traveling opthamalogist that would come into my local vet office, until she retired!

Sue Puff
 
#6 ·
I just had my 3 dogs eyes done and now OFA is doing their own instead of using CERF. The reason why is VMDB was not releasing the stats to OFA on what breads have have eye problems.
 
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#7 ·
I forget, how far are you from Grand Rapids, MI? Michigan Veterinary Specialists does them frequently.
Michigan Veterinary Specialists is on the Health Clinic Link I provided below

12/18/12Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan Veterinary Specialists, 1425 Michigan St. NE, Suite F, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Heart auscultation

Eyes CERF
Michigan Veterinary Specialists

Contact: 616-284 5300; website michvet.com

Pre-registration is required
 
#8 ·
Might consider doing a cheek swab do it yourself test for Pra?
 
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#16 ·
I also have frustration. I can either travel four + hours east or four hours west into another state. I always cringe when people talk about how simple, cheap and easy it is to maintain a yearly CERF.
 
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Jesse,
Dr Scherlie from Oregon comes up and gives a 3 day cerf clinic twice a year. Usually, I find out he's been here about a week he's left. The Diamond Animal Clinic has an ACVO vet come up too, although it's just as hard to find out when he's coming.
 
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Usually, I find out he's been here about a week he's left.
Howard,
That's what im afraid of or worse I will be out of town working when they are here. Will just have to make sure I keep my ears open for when they are going to be in town next. Have my 3 year old males OFA done just need to get the CERF now. And then my 2 year old female im hoping to get done as well.
 
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