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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease damages the femoral head after loss of blood supply.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease damages the femoral head after loss of blood supply. Progressive hindlimb lameness in a small-breed dog may prompt investigation.
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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