Cartilagenous exostosis is an uncommon condition in which nodules of cartilage, with or without bone, spread in the growth plate of various bones. Multiple exostosis, also called multiple cartilagenous exostoses (MCE), is a hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple growths near the ends of long bones, ribs, and vertebrae of the spinal cord.
These growths practically can be seen on any bone except the skull. A small number undergo tumor-like transformation. Formation of bone exostosis are common findings in dogs affected by American canine hepatozoonosis and contribute to the painful sensation of stiffness.3 In cats, multiple cartilagenous exostoses has been associated with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Affected animals show forelimb lameness and are in great pain. The disease occurs predominantly in young dogs. Some dogs may develop neurologic dysfunction at an older age. The disease is considered aggressive in cats and has a poor prognosis.
Treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is not effective and usually unnecessary unless it causes serious neurological complications. If the mass compresses the spinal cord, a surgical procedure will be performed to remove the growth. The prognosis depends on the number, location and surgical accessibility of the masses and is usually good, if it does not transform into a cancerous tumor. Continuous or renewed growth past the time of skeletal maturity is considered to be a malignant condition. Dogs with preexisting MCE may develop chondrosarcoma, the second most common primary tumor of bone in humans and dogs.
Here is an article which will tell you exactly what to do if your pup is stung - ouch - and do make sure you have some Sting Homeopathic remedy in the first aid box.
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Our dogs have adapted to eating kibble, however are they really mean too and can problems arise in the long term?
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Hot Spots should be treated as soon as possible as the irritated patch can double in size within hours and can become very painful. Make sure you have some Hot Spot Homeopathic Remedy on hand and dose immediately
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