Dyschondroplasia in dog

Common info

Dyschondroplasia in dogs is an abnormality of bone formation. It’s a genetic disease which makes arm bone, legs, torso, and head dysfunctional or disable. There might be other complications such as anemia.

History

It’s an abnormal change in Cartilage during the growth which causes an unusual thickness at the joint areas. When the Cartilage shape defaults, it will be torn when there are body movements but some parts will still stick to the bone or can be completely torn which can cause Arthritis. In severe cases, it might be the cause of disability. The disease is common in elbow, ankle, knee which causes limping, in severe cases, that leg might be unmovable which can cause it to be atrophied later on.

Description

The cause of the disease is the excessive fast development of the bone around 4 — 12 months of age. It can be found in adult dogs as well) It’s the transformation of the bone during the body growth causes abnormal shape around the spongy part of Cartilage, when that happens, it makes it difficult to move, it can be completely torn.

Symptoms

Bone skin inflammation
Unusually thick cartilage
Muscle atrophy
Pain around the Joint
Joint inflammation
Weight loss
Stiffness
Unable to exercise

Common symptoms are abnormal shape around the spongy part of Cartilage when that happens, it makes it difficult to move, it can be completely torn, or some part is still stuck to the bone which leads to Arthritis or disability.

Treatment and Prevention

There are second ways of treatment which are medical and surgical treatment. The first treatment is for mild symptoms and they need to stop using the leg for 4 — 8 weeks and give them the painkiller. Surgery is for severe cases.

Wag! | Dyschondroplasia in Dogs
MSD MANUAL Veterinary Manual | Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Dogs
Text book of Small animal | CHAPTER 57 : CONSTITUTIONAL DISORDERS OF THE SKELETON IN DOGS AND CATS
Chitoshi itakura and Masamoto goto.1975. Dyschondroplasia in dog. The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Science. 37 : 615-619.

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