Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Great Dane puppy with bone disease causing weakness and trouble
By Miller, C·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2001·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in a Great Dane puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Great Dane puppy was brought to the vet because he was weak, lethargic, and had trouble standing or moving around. After examining him and taking X-rays, the vet diagnosed him with hypertrophic osteodystrophy, a condition that affects the bones. Treatment options were discussed, and the puppy received care to help manage his symptoms. With proper treatment, he began to show improvement.
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Abstract
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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