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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs
Osteochondritis dissecans involves damaged joint cartilage separating from underlying bone.
Osteochondritis dissecans involves damaged joint cartilage separating from underlying bone. It often affects growing large-breed dogs and causes lameness.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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