Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and treatment of diskospondylitis in 27 dogs
By L. Hurov et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1978·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Diskospondylitis in the dog: 27 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 27 dogs with diskospondylitis, a painful spinal condition, showed symptoms like pain, loss of appetite, and recurring fevers. Despite some initial treatments, these dogs did not improve, prompting further investigation. X-rays were crucial in diagnosing the condition, revealing damage to the vertebrae and intervertebral disks. Treatment options were not detailed, but recognizing the signs early can help in managing this serious condition.
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Abstract
A retrospective study was undertaken to provide information about diskospondylitis in the dog. This disease has not been well recognized and documented in the veterinary literature. Diskospondylitic lesions were confirmed radiographically in 27 dogs (20 males and 7 females). Pain, inappetence, and recurring fever were the prominent signs in animals that had failed to respond to short-term therapy by referring clinicians. Clinical pathology did not yield consistently diagnostic results. Radiography, which was regarded as essential, revealed typical involvement of adjacent vertebral bodies, their end plates, and the joint space represented by their intervertebral disks. Diskospondylitis occurred as multiple and solitary lesions; it was also associated with myelopathy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/689970