Category
page 1Dog musculoskeletal disorders
canine hip dysplasia
hereditary disease of the hip joints in dogs. Signs of the disease may be evident any time after 4 weeks of age
osteochondritis dissecans
ischemic bone disease that results in necrosis located in epiphysis
luxating patella
medical condition
Wobbler disease
neurological condition of dogs and horses
elbow dysplasia
medical condition in dogs
Panosteitis
Panosteitis, sometimes shortened to pano among breeders, is an occasionally seen long bone condition in large breed dogs. Pan (means all or entire) oste (refers to bone) and itis (signifies inflammation). It manifests with sudden, unexplained pain and lameness that may shift from leg to leg, usually between 5 and 14 months of age, earning the nickname "growing pains. " Signs such as fever, weight loss, anorexia, and lethargy can also be seen. The cause is unknown, but genetics, stress, infection, metabolism, or an autoimmune component may be factors. It has also been suggested that rapid growt
congenital vertebral anomaly
medical condition