Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Growth plate problems in two young kittens and treatment outcomes
By Gunn-Moore, D A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1996·Department of Companion Animals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unusual metaphyseal disturbance in two kittens.
Plain-English summary
Two kittens from different litters were brought in with unusual growth plate issues that affected their bone development. Initially, the veterinarian thought they had a condition related to a lack of vitamin D3, which is important for bone health. However, further investigation suggested they might actually have a genetic bone disorder called metaphyseal chondrodysplasia, which affects how their bones grow. The kittens received treatment, but the report does not specify the outcome of their condition.
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Abstract
This report describes the presenting features, radiographic changes, biochemical alterations and clinical progress of two kittens, from separate litters, which were found to have a growth plate disturbance initially diagnosed and treated as vitamin D3-dependent rickets, but subsequently suspected to be a metaphyseal chondrodysplasia.
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