Diagnostic imaging in intervertebral disc disease

RC Da Costa, S De Decker, MJ Lewis… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Imaging is integral in the diagnosis of canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and in
differentiating subtypes of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). These include intervertebral …

Consequences and management of canine brachycephaly in veterinary practice: perspectives from Australian veterinarians and veterinary specialists

A Fawcett, V Barrs, M Awad, G Child, L Brunel… - Animals, 2018 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Canine and human co-evolution have disclosed remarkable
morphological plasticity in dogs. Brachycephalic dog breeds are increasing in popularity …

[HTML][HTML] Whole genome variant association across 100 dogs identifies a frame shift mutation in DISHEVELLED 2 which contributes to Robinow-like syndrome in …

TA Mansour, K Lucot, SE Konopelski… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Domestic dog breeds exhibit remarkable morphological variations that result from centuries
of artificial selection and breeding. Identifying the genetic changes that contribute to these …

Demography and disorders of the French Bulldog population under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2013

DG O'Neill, L Baral, DB Church, DC Brodbelt… - Canine Genetics and …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Despite its Gallic name, the French Bulldog is a breed of both British
and French origin that was first recognised by The Kennel Club in 1906. The French Bulldog …

Congenital malformations of the lumbosacral vertebral column are common in neurologically normal French bulldogs, English bulldogs, and pugs, with breed‐specific …

S Bertram, G Ter Haar… - Veterinary Radiology & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Congenital vertebral malformations are common findings on diagnostic imaging of the
vertebral column in “screw‐tailed” brachycephalic dogs. The aims of this study were to …

Risk factors for recurrent L4-5 disc herniation after percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy: a retrospective analysis of 654 cases

M Kong, D Xu, C Gao, K Zhu, S Han… - … and healthcare policy, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is an increasingly
applied minimally invasive procedure that has several advantages in the treatment of lumbar …

Prevalence of pectus excavatum (PE), pectus carinatum (PC), tracheal hypoplasia, thoracic spine deformities and lateral heart displacement in thoracic radiographs of …

R Komsta, Z Osiński, P Dębiak, P Twardowski, B Lisiak - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Pectus excavatum, thoracic spine deformities, tracheal hypoplasia and lateral heart
displacement are frequently described in brachycephalic dog breeds. Pectus carinatum is …

Epidemiological study of congenital malformations of the vertebral column in French bulldogs, English bulldogs and pugs

F Lackmann, F Forterre, L Brunnberg… - Veterinary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Congenital vertebral body malformations (CVBMs) have retrospectively been
investigated in British and American canine populations. This study prospectively evaluates …

Comparison of signalment and computed tomography findings in French Bulldogs, Pugs, and English Bulldogs with and without clinical signs associated with thoracic …

S De Decker, RMA Packer, R Cappello… - Journal of Veterinary …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Although thoracic hemivertebra can cause neurological signs, they occur
commonly in neurologically normal dogs. Objectives To evaluate whether computed …

Prevalence of discospondylitis and association with congenital vertebral body malformations in English and French bulldogs

N Grapes, S Bertram, R Gonçalves… - Journal of veterinary …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Limited current information exists regarding discospondylitis within breeds
commonly affected by congenital vertebral body malformations. Hypothesis/Objectives …