Craniomandibular osteopathy in dogs
A developmental disease of young dogs, mainly terriers, causing excessive bone growth on the jaw and skull. It leads to a painful, swollen jaw, drooling and difficulty eating. It usually stabilises and partly resolves after the first year.
3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Craniomandibular osteopathy, including Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Scottish Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.7 to 14.0 years.
Craniomandibular osteopathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 3 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Craniomandibular osteopathy is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Craniomandibular osteopathy (3), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.