Sentences with phrase «hypertrophic dystrophy»

Hypertrophic dystrophy is essentially swelling of the growth plates of the leg bones.

The use of nutritional supplements can produce an imbalance in the calcium to phosphorus ratio, which has been implicated as one potential cause of the development of hypertrophic dystrophy.

In addition to pain and limping, puppies with hypertrophic dystrophy appear lethargic, have decreased appetites and run intermittent fevers.

Some of the other health problems common in the breed include bloat, hip dysplasia, hypertrophic dystrophy, bone cancer, congenital deafness, entropion / ectropion, and Wobbler's syndrome.