Chondrodysplasia and the Veterinary Practioner - Minnesota Malamute Club

Biochemical Aspects


The chondrodysplastic animal has an associated hemolytic anemia. There are several abnormalities in the red blood cell, including greater size, increased sodium content, and a smaller percentage of solids. [reference 4]

The chondrodysplastic also has a trace mineral imbalance, and this eventually results in an excessive accumulation of copper in the liver. [reference 5]

Some recessive carriers exhibit the same abnormalities of the red blood cell as the chondrodysplastic, but the overlap with those of clear dogs is excessive. [reference 6]


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