Hemivertebrae in dogs
A malformation where one or more spinal bones are wedge-shaped rather than square, causing a twisted or kinked spine. In some dogs this presses on the spinal cord, causing pain, weakness or difficulty walking.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Hemivertebrae, including French Bulldog. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 9.8 to 11.8 years.
Hemivertebrae in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 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, Hemivertebrae 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 Hemivertebrae (2), ranked by health score
Related orthopaedic conditions
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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.