Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in dogs
A painful bone disease of rapidly growing large-breed puppies, causing swelling and heat around the leg joints. Affected pups become lame, feverish and reluctant to move, often feeling generally unwell.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, including Weimaraner. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.8 to 12.8 years.
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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, Hypertrophic osteodystrophy 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 Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (1), 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.