Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in a Great Dane puppy.
An intact male, Great Dane puppy was evaluated for weakness, lethargy, reluctance to move, and inability to stand. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy was diagnosed based on clinical and radiographic findings. Clinical signs, radiographic lesions, gross pathology, histopathology, etiology, and treatment of the disease are discussed.
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Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4.
D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005065:Euthanasia; D005552:Forelimb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal