Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with two toes on both front paws and spine deformities
By Carvallo, Francisco R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral ectrodactyly and spinal deformation in a mixed-breed dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female mixed-breed dog was brought in with unusual limb and spine problems. The vet found that she had only two toes on each front leg and missing bones in her wrists. Additionally, her spine had abnormal curves and deformed vertebrae. These malformations are known as bilateral ectrodactyly (missing digits) and spinal deformation. Treatment options would depend on her specific needs, but managing her mobility and comfort would be key.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old, female mixed-breed dog had malformations of both thoracic limbs and the vertebral column. Radiographs of the forelimbs showed bilateral development of 2 digits and aplasia of 3 carpal bones. Kyphosis, scoliosis, and deformed vertebrae were present in the thoracolumbar vertebral column.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21461206/