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Feline Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis & Treatment (part 3)
A complete physical examination is fundamental but might be challenging in the feline patient.
Clinical signs are not always consistent with radiographic changes.
Radiographically normal joints can be pathologically and clinically affected, and radiographically affected joints can be pain free.
Management of pain associated with OA in cats must include attempting to improve the cat’s living environment, minimizing stressful situations, improve their comfort and quality of life.
Feline Osteoarthritis: Etiology & Symptoms (part 2)
Feline OA is most commonly primary or secondary to an existing joint pathology.
The main risk factors for both increasing prevalence and severity of feline OA is the advancing of age and obesity.
Studies showed that behavioral and lifestyle changes as being associated with OA and can be improved significantly after analgesia.
Feline Osteoarthritis: Introduction (part 1)
Feline joint disorders are often overlooked, underestimated and undiagnosed.
There is a growing awareness that osteoarthritis in cats is more frequent than previously predicted.
Ongoing professional education contributes to our ability as veterinary professionals to recognize, prevent, and manage feline pain.