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Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia
The Scottish Fold is a purebred domestic cat, characterized by a gene mutation causing the ears to fold forward and downward.
Although this trait contributes to the breed's unique appearance, this genetic anomaly is associated with osteochondrodysplasia (SFOCD), an inheritable disorder characterized by generalized disturbance of endochondral ossification, resulting in skeletal deformation particularly in the distal limbs, ears and tail.
Osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis (OC) is a focal disturbance of endochondral ossification due to a failure of blood supply to the epiphyseal growth cartilage. Osteochondrosis (OC) may develop into osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) if the joint cartilage fractures. There is still confusion regarding the disease’s definition, etiology and pathogenesis. clinical signs are lameness and joint pain.