Radiographic and computed tomography findings in Belgian shepherd dogs with mild elbow dysplasia.

We compared computed tomography (CT) and radiographic findings of Belgian shepherds with grade 1 or borderline elbow dysplasia to determine whether the radiopaque area dorsal to the anconeal process and seen in mediolateral 45 degrees flexed radiographs is formed by osteophytes, or whether it is an anatomic variation. Eighteen dogs with screening results 0/1, 1/0, or one or both elbows graded as borderline were studied. The radiographs were evaluated according to International Elbow Working Group guidelines and compared with CT images.

Evaluation of methods for assessment of pain associated with chronic osteoarthritis in dogs.

Objective: To identify variables and evaluate methods for assessing chronic pain in dogs.

Design: Prospective study.

Animals: 41 dogs with canine hip dysplasia (CHD), and 24 apparently healthy dogs with no history of pain.