Eyes on Excellence: Puppy Wellness, Atlanta Adventures & OFA CAER Success

Last week, our Mafi x Ada litter had their biggest day yet—a city trip that tested not only their health but all the hands-on work our family has put in since their very first days.

We braved Atlanta’s legendary traffic first thing in the morning, heading off for a full schedule of eight-week wellness checks at Westside Village Animal Hospital and OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) exams at BluePearl Pet Hospital – Johns Creek. The girls handled the long car rides, new environments, and stacked appointments like seasoned travelers—honestly, better than their humans! (No shame: we wanted to cry the last 20 minutes on the way home—it was such a long day!)

Our results were worth every mile. At their wellness exams with Ana Adams, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACT, each puppy received a glowing report: healthy, bright and alert temperament, body conditions and weights right on track, normal heart and fecal screenings, and their first puppy shots.
The afternoon was devoted to eye exams with Dr. Ellen Belknap, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVO, where every puppy—now a third generation in their line to be OFA eye tested—passed with flying colors.

We credit their calm, confident attitudes to all the early crate training, car rides, gentle hands-on handling, exposure to different sounds, and careful socialization that me and my family provide each day. These experiences really do make for puppies who can adapt to anything.

If you’re curious about the CAER process, you don’t have to wait for breeder clinics—find a certified veterinary ophthalmologist at www.acvo.org, and learn more about inherited eye disease screening at www.ofa.org.
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We couldn’t be prouder of these sound, healthy, and happy Frenchies—ready for whatever adventure comes next!