J Vet Sci. 2007 Sep;8(3):307-309   
 

Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats

Jinhwa Chang1, Joohyun Jung1, Sunkyoung Oh1, Sungok Lee1, Gyeongmin Kim1, Haksang Kim1, Ohkyeong Kweon2, Junghee Yoon1, Mincheol Choi1,*

 

1Department of Veterinary Radiology and 2Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Korea
* mcchoi@snu.ac.kr

 

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.

 
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