| ACVO/Merial's National Service Dog Eye Exam Month May 2011 |
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Animal Eye Clinic will provide screening examinations for:
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Certified dogs from the following Service Dog groups:
~ guide dogs
~ handicapped assistance dogs
~ detection dogs
~ search and rescue dogs
Exams are limited to those dogs currently in active service; not dogs in training, or retired.
Service Dogs must have been formally trained and/or have certification or paperwork attesting
to their training through a national, regional or local organization.
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In order to receive an examination:
Log onto www.acvoeyeexam.org. Owners/agents for the dog must complete the online registration form. Once registered, you will be provided with contact information for a participating ophthalmologist in your area. After registeration, you must contact the ophthalmologist to schedule an appointment. The registration number assigned to the service dog must be provided to the clinic.
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When is registration?
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Registration will take place from April 1st thru May 16th..
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Will the pet wellness report be given this year?
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No, this event is restricted to ocular examination.
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What if the service dog is diagnosed with an ocular malady and requires services
beyond eye screening exams?
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The complimentary exam is for screening purposes only. Should an ocular disease be diagnosed, or further
diagnostic work-up be indicated; these would all be at our normal billable rates. Animal Eye Clinic staff would
notify the handler if billable services are suggested time of the exam.
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