Anyone do hiptesting on a spayed/neutered dog to ensure breeder guarantee at 2 y/o?

[Bonne Bouche]

Maybe a very odd question, but has anyone done a precautionary OFA or PennHIP test on their doodle just because?

What I mean is, BB is neutered, so we have no need to test him for breeding purposes, however our breeder guarantees hips up till 2 years of age. BB has no indication that he has any hip problems, but I'm about to renew our Wellness Embrace coverage, and if we choose wellness+ it would cover hip testing, the basic wellness plan does not. I doubt we would need the wellness+ It wouldn't be "free", but if we did find something, it would be beneficial to know NOW rather than in a couple of years...

Just curious if anyone else has tested hips without any physical signs of hip problems...  Also, if hips are NOT a problem before 2 years of age, (and weight is managed properly throughout the lifetime) is it common for hip problems to develop later in life?

Edited: I didn't realize that OFA and PennHIP testing requires sedation. It clearly isn't something that should be done without just cause, for which BB does not have. Check out the video posted below for a very insightful perspective on hip dysplasia and hip testing (Thanks Ricki!)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Would I do THAT????

[Pat and Traveler]

I think Ricki's Hokums should all be revoked.  Just sayin'.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Don't pay any attention to Pat. She is just feeling a little vindictive upset because Taramisu called Trav a momma's boy. It's the Momma Grizzly Syndrome.

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am standing behind apple cider vinegar! Call it hokum or placebo effect. I have severe joint pain at times and while it does not totally ellimate it does help!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Woo Hoo, Jennifer!!! You GO!!!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

One persons hokum is another persons....(hokum) or help

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Well said Jennifer!! My thoughts exactly!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Absolutely! And encouraging others.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thanks, I will try harder!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I thought it was a good lie, though, if that makes you feel any better, Nancy.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Not me, Gordie! :-}  Gordie felt better!  If nothing else he certainly enjoyed the exercise!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I of course realize dogs do not experience the placebo effect but it just might influence their owners observations. Until I see more than anecdotal evidence I'll say give me an H, give me an O...Truly, you know we don't single you out though, and  the good news is treated dogs won't get scurvy.