ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Congenital and Breed-Associated Vertebral Anomalies in Dogs and Cats: Developmental Anatomy, Genetic Determinants, and Biological Significance.
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Abstract
Congenital and breed-associated vertebral anomalies in dogs and cats encompass a heterogeneous group of abnormalities affecting vertebral formation, segmentation, regional identity, and number. Their interpretation requires integration of postnatal anatomy with developmental biology and genetic evidence, because similar morphological phenotypes may arise through different mechanisms and breed association does not necessarily imply a shared genetic cause. This structured narrative review synthesizes current knowledge on developmental anatomy, regional vertebral morphology, congenital and transitional anomalies, breed-associated phenotypes, and established genotype-phenotype relationships in dogs and cats. Particular attention is given to the distinction between morphological description and demonstrated developmental or molecular causation. Evidence involving
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