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CHS for vets

Working to reduce canine hip dysplasia across all breeds.

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How does screening work in practice?

Breeders or owners will bring their dog to your practice for an X-ray to screen for signs of abnormalities, such as irregular or poorly shaped hip or elbow joints, which could be caused by hip or elbow dysplasia.Ìý

For Eye Scheme appointments, we have aÌýpanel of 42 expert veterinary ophthalmologists around the United Kingdom who carry out clinical eye examinations to identify inherited and non-inherited conditions.

If you would like to learn more about positioning for the X-rays, and we'll email them over to you.

Over 6,200 dogs had their hips scored in 2024

Over 5,000 dogs had their elbows graded in 2024

Over 14,000 dogs had eye examinations in 2024

Hip positioning guidance for vets

Our comprehensive visual how-to-guide for radiographic positioning for the Hip Dysplasia Canine Health Scheme.

Elbow positioning guidance for vets

Our comprehensive visual how-to-guide for radiographic positioning for the Elbow Dysplasia Canine Health Scheme.

How do I become a scrutineer?

We are always looking for new scrutineers to join our expert panel. If you are interested in becoming a scrutineer, please send an email detailing your interest and qualifications toÌý[email protected].

Information for your patients

Need more help?

Visit ourÌýCHS help centreÌýto see answers to frequently asked questions.Ìý

If you can't find your answer there, you canÌýcontact our expert in-house CHS team viaÌýemail:Ìý[email protected]