Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats.
- Author:
Jinhwa CHANG
1
;
Joohyun JUNG
;
Sunkyoung OH
;
Sungok LEE
;
Gyeongmin KIM
;
Haksang KIM
;
Ohkyeong KWEON
;
Junghee YOON
;
Mincheol CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: lameness; osteochondrodysplasia; Scottish Foldcat
- MeSH: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use; Cat Diseases/drug therapy/*radiography; Cats; Female; Lameness, Animal/drug therapy/radiography; Osteochondrodysplasias/drug therapy/radiography/*veterinary; Thiazines/*therapeutic use; Thiazoles/*therapeutic use
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science 2007;8(3):307-309
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: This report explains typical radiographic features ofScottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia. Three Scottish Foldcats suffering from lameness were referred to theVeterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Seoul NationalUniversity, Korea. Based on the breed predisposition,history, clinical signs, physical examination, and radiographicfindings, Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia was confirmedin three cases. Radiographic changes mainly includedexostosis and secondary arthritis around affected jointlesions, and defective conformation in the phalanges andcaudal vertebrae. The oral chondroprotective agents suchas glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate make the patientsalleviate their pain without adverse effects.
