Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans - experience in diagnostics and treatment in littermates

The paper presents the results of monitoring ten puppies - littermates, starting from the age of two months and up to a year. In the process of growth, 6 puppies had lameness on the chest limbs. Four of them were diagnosed with OCD - osteochondritis dissecans. In comparison with healthy littermates, an analysis of the etiology of the process was carried out. Aspects of diagnostics and treatment of diseased dogs are described. All animals recovered.