Calcinosis circumscripta-like lesions in dogs associated with the use of choke chains

Authors: Kyle MG, Goulden BE, Gardner DE, Dreadon RG, Wyburn RS, Alley MR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 23, Issue 5, pp 95-97, May 1975
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Animal welfare, Skeletal/bone/cartilage, Integument/skin/wool/hair/fur/feather, Trauma/injuries
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: Over the last 3 years four dogs with lesions on the neck have been referred by veterinarians to the Department of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health, Massey University and the Palmerston North Animal Health Laboratory. A distinct pathological entity, associated with a fairly consistent history and clinical syndrome, has emerged which the writers have not seen described previously in the veterinary literature. The case histories can be summarized as follows…

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