Alvarez SA, Candanosa AE, Paredes J, Rivera G

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Renal dysplasia is an uncommon disorder in domestic animals. The dog, however, is the most affected species. Some canine breeds present predisposition. In Mexico, the prevalence is still unknown. The purpose of this paper is to report 2 cases of renal dysplasia in Alaskan Malamute dogs. Clinical signs and pathological findings are discussed.

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