French Bulldog Hemivertebrae Surgery. A dog with mild neurological symptoms can be managed with medication. Breeding measures may be effective in reducing both the number and grade of hemivertebrae.
Hemivertebrae can be easily detected by x-rays in lateral and supine position. 1032017 Approximately 78 of neurologically normal French bulldogs had radiographic evidence of hemivertebrae with or without spinal kyphosis Moissonnier et al 2011. 23052020 An X-ray is an easy way to diagnose hemivertebrae in a dog.
These breeds are famous for having what is called a screw tail The screw tail results from hemivertebrae in the vertebrae of the tail and is characteristic even desirable in these breeds.
Jeffrey N D Smith P M Talbot C E 2007 Imaging findings and surgical treatment of hemivertebrae in three dogs. It requires early diagnosis of hip dysplasia. Replacements for spinal issues will be discussed on a case by case basis considering the quality of life of your dog the opinion of your vet and whether surgery is necessary. In all dogs hemivertebra e were associated with kyphosis and reduced vertebral canal diameter.
