Questions tagged [hypertrophic osteodystrophy]

What are the genetic causes of hypertrophic osteodystrophy in dogs?

Category: Genetics

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD) is a painful bone disease that primarily affects young, rapidly growing large and giant breed dogs. While the exact genetic causes of HOD are not fully understood, research suggests that it is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic and environmental f...