Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in a Toy Breed

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, a developmental disease that primarily affects immature dogs of large breeds, was diagnosed in a four-months-old Maltese puppy. It was treated with a change in diet, but additional therapy with corticosteroids was temporarily required, due to an explosive periosteal new bone formation.

Keywords

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy - toy breed dog

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