Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats.
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.
Department of Veterinary Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Jinhwa
J
Chang
Joohyun
J
Jung
Sunkyoung
S
Oh
Sungok
S
Lee
Gyeongmin
G
Kim
Haksang
H
Kim
Ohkyeong
O
Kweon
Junghee
J
Yoon
Mincheol
M
Choi
D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D000077239:Meloxicam; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D013843:Thiazines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D013843:Thiazines; D013844:Thiazoles; D000077239:Meloxicam