I'm thinking that the OVC probably saw the "something", and dismissed it, as did the board-certified vet radiologist diplomate, as being a non problem. I think in real life, there is indeed a "normal" range, which OFA will not acknowledge, as they do with hips. Syd In a message dated 5/25/2008 9:49:51 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, RockyLizard@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: The 2nd second opinion was a board-certified vet radiologist diplomate, so definitely a highly qualified very-good-at-what-he-does sort of radiologist. That guy wrote my vet back and said "yes, I see something. In order to determine if it's a problem, I need another view." So, we sent him some more views, and he came back with the opinion "Ivan is within the normal range." **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================