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Category: Canine
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
AffectedAnimals:
Dogs.
Overview:
A developmental bone disease usually affecting puppies between the ages of two and eight months, hypertrophic osteodystrophy, or HOD, occurs when there is a disturbance in the blood supply to the growth plate, leading to delays in bone production. This weakened bony lattice develops microscopic fractures, with the resulting inflammation causing pain and lameness. When HOD is severe, the dog may become systemically ill; loss of appetite, depression, and dehydration are common symptoms.
Fibula
Tibia
Distal Tibia with Enlarged Metaphysis
Calcaneus |