History
An 8 year-old spayed female Golden Retriever was referred to the Foster Hospital for Small Animals with a three-week history of right forelimb lameness. On physical examination the dog would not bear weight on the affected leg when standing and a toe touching lameness was present when walking. Pain was elicited with light palpation of the right proximal humerus. Initial forelimb radiographs from the referring veterinarian were considered within normal limits. Given the persistent and progressive lameness, follow-up radiographs of the right forelimb were obtained. Continue reading