title: Metaphyseal osteopathy in a British Shorthair cat.
abstract: Metaphyseal osteopathy, otherwise known as hypertrophic osteodystrophy, is a disease that causes pyrexia and lethargy accompanied by pain in the thoracic and pelvic limbs of rapidly growing large-breed dogs. While metaphyseal osteopathy has been descibed in association with slipped capital femoral epiphysis in cats, it has not previously been reported as a cause of limb pain and pyrexia in this species. A 7-month-old British Shorthair cat presented with a 1 month history of pyrexia, lethargy and pain in all limbs. Investigation included radiographs of the limbs and chest, abdominal ultrasound, serum biochemical analysis, haematology, bone biopsy, joint fluid aspiration and cytology. Findings were consistent with a diagnosis of metaphyseal osteopathy. The cat's clinical signs resolved following the administration of prednisolone. Symptoms recurred 1 month after the cessation of prednisolone therapy, but resolved when administration was resumed.
authors.affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia cadagra@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adagra
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spielman
authors.affiliation: RSPCA Townsville, QLD, Australia.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adagra
authors.affiliation: Eastside Vet Emergency & Specialists, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Darren J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000662:veterinary; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone