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Does the OFA require the cardiac examination to be performed by a cardiologist?

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Does the OFA require the cardiac examination to be performed by a cardiologist?

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The OFA recommends the advanced training of a specialist or cardiologist, but does not require it. The OFA number issued to normal dogs will clearly indicate the examiner’s level of expertise with the following designations: P (practitioner), S (specialist), or C (cardiologist).