Sentences with phrase «canine dwarfism»

chondrodysplasia: any growth plate (cartilage) disturbance resulting in canine dwarfism; in human pathology, it has a different meaning: enchondromatosis, a rare disorder marked by enlarged cartilage and tumors in joints.

Another form of canine dwarfism occurs when the pituitary gland does not secrete enough growth hormone.

Norwegian Elkhound chondrodysplasia is similar to the other canine dwarfisms as well as to human spondylometaphyseal dysplasia; it is widespread in the breed, and may be associated with glycosuria (sugar in the blood), although in one study this was not found.

Not exact matches

Canine pituitary dwarfism syndrome is often inherited.

Osteochondrodysplasia Leg Deformities and Dwarfism — in the Canine.

In an effort to eliminate this disorder, John Fyfe, a canine geneticist, and Kent Refsal, a veterinary endocrinologist at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, are attempting to find the mutation that causes Tibetan Terrier dwarfism and to develop a carrier test to aid breeders making mating decisions.

It is not difficult to identify canine dwarfs, especially in breeds where the traits associated with dwarfism are considered to be desirable.

See GENETICS: Inherited Endocrine System for the following disorders: Canine Diabetes Mellitus Hyperadrenocorticism & Hypoadrenocorticism Pituitary Dwarfism