"Conformational abnormalities" refer to structural deviations or irregularities in an organism's shape or form. It means there is a physical or biological variation from the usual or expected arrangement or structure in an object or living being.
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Surgery is utilized to correct inherited or
acquired conformational abnormalities such as entropion, macroblepharon (excessive eyelid length), ectropion or eyelid agenesis, to remove tumors of the eyelids, or to treat distichiae and ectopic cilia.
In young dogs, hip dysplasia usually is caused
by conformational abnormalities that cause a «poor fit» between the head of the femur and the pelvic acetabulum, which in turn causes laxity of the hip joint.
I hope that Josh continues to thrive in life despite
his conformational abnormality.
Animals are generally born with
these conformational abnormalities.
Intervertebral disks can become displaced, deteriorate, collapse, bulge out (protrude), rupture or herniate in dogs as a result of gradual degeneration due to
conformational abnormalities, obesity, genetics, repetitive trauma or other factors.
Conformational Abnormalities: Tooth misalignment, cleft palates (split palate), or oronasal fistulas (holes between the oral and nasal cavity) can all cause bad breath.
Most dwarf dogs do not require treatment, because
their conformational abnormalities are considered to be normal, desirable attributes of their breeds.
Rehabilitation therapy can facilitate function improvement, weight loss programs, and
conformational abnormalities and generally heighten the quality of life for senior dogs.