Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

A group of hereditary disorders affecting the growing end parts of the long bones. As a result, affected bones remain shorter than normal and are usually deformed. Symptoms start occurring at a young age; the dogs are experiencing pain and are therefore acquiring unusual body positions; they are often limping. They start suffering from knee and hip issues at an early age. The vet will diagnose this condition through examination of the dog with the help of X-ray imaging. In severe cases surgery is recommended, but otherwise the condition can be managed with painkillers and weight control. Affected animals should not be bred.

Breeds exposed to Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Pointer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Rottweiler Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bernese Mountain Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Pointer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Rottweiler – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bernese Mountain Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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