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Category: Canine
Osteochondrosis, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
OCD, osteochondrosis, osteochondritis dissecans, shoulder/elbow/stifle dysplasia, joint mice
AffectedAnimals:
Dogs, humans, pigs, horses, cattle, chickens, and turkeys.
Overview:
Osteochondrosis is a disease that affects cartilage formation; the cartilage, due to an abnormal thickening, is unable to receive a normal supply of nutrients from the joint fluid, causing it to become weaker and more susceptible to damage. Cartilage provides a protective gliding layer between the bones in a joint, and when it is injured and lesions form, the dog will experience pain, lameness, and arthritis. Lesions may occur on one or both sides of the body. |