Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden hind leg lameness in a 6-month-old cat
By Nappier, Michael et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2019·1 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute hindlimb lameness in a 6-month-old cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was brought in because she suddenly couldn't use her right back leg properly and was limping. The veterinarian examined her to figure out what was causing the problem and what the best treatment would be. While the specific diagnosis and treatment details weren't provided, it's important for pet owners to know that sudden lameness in cats can be due to various injuries or conditions. If your cat is limping, it's best to consult your veterinarian for a thorough evaluation and appropriate care.
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Abstract
CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 6-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented for investigation of acute right hindlimb lameness and paresis. WHAT IS YOUR DIAGNOSIS?: Readers are encouraged to review the case history and consider what their diagnostic suspicion is. Also what is the preferred treatment for this injury? And what is the primary cause of this injury?
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31018818/