Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats

J Vet Sci. 2007 Sep;8(3):307-9. doi: 10.4142/jvs.2007.8.3.307.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cat Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cats
  • Female
  • Lameness, Animal / diagnostic imaging
  • Lameness, Animal / drug therapy
  • Meloxicam
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / drug therapy
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / veterinary*
  • Radiography
  • Thiazines / therapeutic use*
  • Thiazoles / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Thiazines
  • Thiazoles
  • Meloxicam