Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hip dysplasia causing lameness and constipation in three cats
By Patsikas, M N et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1998·Department of Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hip dysplasia in the cat: a report of three cases.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats were diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a condition that can cause pain and difficulty moving. Two of the cats showed limping in their back legs, while the third had issues with constipation. After being kept at the veterinary clinic for two weeks, all three cats improved significantly and were free of symptoms during follow-up, even though their X-rays showed some worsening in their hip structure. This suggests that while the physical changes in their hips may not have improved, the cats were feeling better and more comfortable.
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Abstract
Hip dysplasia was diagnosed in three cats. Two were presented with a history of hindlimb lameness and the other had a history of constipation. All were confined for two weeks and showed considerable clinical improvement. At follow-up examination the cats were free of clinical signs despite the deterioration in the radiological appearance of their hips. Luxation or subluxation of the hips, insufficient development of the craniolateral acetabular edges, loss of the arched shape of the cranial subchondral acetabular bones, shallow acetabula and secondary degenerative changes on the femoral heads and necks were the main radiological findings in the affected cats.
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