Should I Be Worried About My Dog’s Hemivertebrae Diagnosis?

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What is Hemivertebrae? Hemivertebrae is a congenital spinal malformation where your dog’s vertebrae are deformed. This is also known as the ‘butterfly’ vertebra due to how the vertebral body looks on the X-Ray. Vertebrae usually look like a spool from the side, but a dog with hemivertebrae’s spine will look like a wedge or a triangle. Due to the misalignment of the spinal cord, the nerves can be damaged or become compressed. This can lead to back pain, incontinence issues, and even impact the function of a dog’s back legs with Hemivertebrae. This condition may also be referred to as…

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