Health Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions:
Each Year, our club facilitates a health clinic. Please check back here for current information.
This Year, things will be run a little differently than in the past, please be patient with our adjusted process to help with safety and health.
The CDC guidelines and AKC rules will be followed for the clinic.
- Mask are required of ALL persons.
- Pre-Registration is requested, with all forms filled out and printed prior to arrival, except cardiac forms.
- You will be given an assigned space that is marked off to sit and remain while the tests are being performed.
- Runners will be available to assist with taking one dog back at a time with each vet.
- There are NO REFUNDS except in the cancellation of the dog show.
Commonly Asked Questions:
1- What do I need to bring with me?
- Pre-filled OFA forms (2 copies per dog for OFA eyes)
- Dog
- Form of payment if attempting a Walk-In appointment
- Charged Phone that is textable
- Some people with multiple dogs, will bring crates or a trolley for parking your dog
- Dog's Registration Information including microchip information
- A Good secure collar and leash - Owner's will be held responsible for any dog altercations.
OFA cardiac forms are the only forms that must be obtained on site and obtained from the doctor performing the test. You will get your forms once you have checked in for your tests.
2-Do you take Cash, Credit Cards, Paypal or Debit Cards?
Yes, we accept cash, checks, credit cards and debit cards. Payment is accepted by Paypal.com.
3- Do you offer pre-payment before the clinic?
Yes, due to covid-19 precautions, we are requesting pre-registration for all tests. All forms will need to be filled out per dog, printed and brought to the testing site. All OFA EYE forms need 2 copies per dog.
Time slots are limited. Once those times are filled up, additional tests might be performed as a Walk-in option for an additional $5 upcharge per test, if appointment availability and time permits. At the time when you pay for your screening tests, you will be placed in a waitlist line.
4- I have multiple dogs; do you have a limit on how many dogs I can bring?
No, you will need to have some way of securing your dogs. There will be space provided for parking crates. Realize there will be dogs put in between multiple dog clients while you switch out your dogs. Multiple dogs will not be allowed to hold up the line progress. If you do not have your dogs crated, you will need to bring someone that can assist you in handling your dogs. Please do not expect a clinic worker to hold your dogs and help you juggle in between your dogs. Please make sure your dog is wearing a secure collar that is tight enough they can not back free. Each dog owner is responsible for responsible handling of their dog to ensure the security and safety of their own dogs and others around them
5- Will I need to bring my own chair?
There will be chairs available in your assigned social distanced space while you wait with your dogs.
6- Will there be any food or refreshments available?
There is a concessions area at the front of the building that sells
coffee, drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. We are not encouraging food in the small areas. We are unsure at this time if they will be open for sales.
7- Who are the physicians?
Suzanne Hughes, DVM: practices out of a facility in Durham, NC
She performs our BAER, Patella, Dentition and Microchip placement screening station.
Kathleen Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVIM who lives in Durham, NC.
She performs our Cardiac screenings.
Jennifer Fontenelle, DVM, MS, DACVO who practices out of the Cary Eye Clinic. She will be performing our OFA eye exams.