Canine Osteochondritis Dissecans

Has anyone ever heard of a dog condition called, Canine Osteochondritis Dissecans? Doing a little research... it seems prone to large breeds. But, I have a friend that has a doxie diagnosid with this.

I haven't heard of that one, Sherri. Is it bone cancer?

I had a friend who's puppy was diagnosis'd with this? I thought it was an odd diagnosis and ask her how they came about their findings.. Haven't heard back yet. I think the dog is being taken to a specialist in dallas, I'm still waiting to see what they say. I found it to be an interesting topic since I haven't heard of it before.

Found @ http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1569&aid=464

Osteochondritis dissecans, commonly known as OCD, is a disease of the cartilage that can affect various joints in a dog. In any joint in the body, two bones come together and movement is allowed between them. Where the two bones meet an exceptionally smooth area of cartilage covers their surfaces. This acts as a cushion and protects the underlying bone. If anything disrupts this smooth cartilage surface, movement of the joint becomes painful. In a dog with OCD, this cartilage is damaged or grows abnormally. Instead of being attached to the bone it covers, it separates or cracks. A loose flap of cartilage may form, or an entire piece may break loose. These are known as joint mice.