Osteodystrophy is a medical condition that affects the bones. It refers to any disease or disorder that causes the bones to develop incorrectly or become weak and brittle. Full definition
Ascorbic acid deficiency and hypertrophic osteodystrophy in the dog: a rebuttal. (vetgrad.com)
Three of the five diets tested proved to have abnormal calcium to phosphorus ratios which can contribute to fibrous osteodystrophy and hyperparathyroidism in puppies. (caninejournal.com)
If puppies with osteodystrophy, osteochondrosis, or the tendency to hip dysplasia are supplemented with calcium, their problems become more severe and their bones may be permanently damaged. (1800petmeds.com)