Large and giant breed dogs are at risk of a number of fairly unique conditions that affect their bones and joints. Understanding the implications of this can save you a lot of heartache and ensure you know exactly how to manage them for optimal health.

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Hypertophic osteodystrophy in dogs is a bone disease that occurs in young, fast-growing large and giant breed dogs like Great Danes, boxers, Labrador retrievers - particularly severe in the Weimaraner and Irish Setter.

It causes lameness, increased temperature, anorexia, and dogs suffering from HOD can be truly painful and miserable.

All is not lost though, as the prognosis is likely better than you might expect...

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