Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Scottish Fold cats with painful lameness helped by glucosamine
By Chang, Jinhwa et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2007·Department of Veterinary Radiology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Three Scottish Fold cats were brought to the vet because they were limping. After examining their history and taking X-rays, the vet diagnosed them with osteochondrodysplasia, a genetic condition that affects their bones and joints. The X-rays showed bone growths and signs of arthritis around their joints. The cats were treated with oral supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, which helped reduce their pain without causing any side effects.
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Abstract
This report explains typical radiographic features of Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia. Three Scottish Fold cats suffering from lameness were referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Seoul National University, Korea. Based on the breed predisposition, history, clinical signs, physical examination, and radiographic findings, Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia was confirmed in three cases. Radiographic changes mainly included exostosis and secondary arthritis around affected joint lesions, and defective conformation in the phalanges and caudal vertebrae. The oral chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate make the patients alleviate their pain without adverse effects.
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