Feline osteoarthritis management
K Deabold, C Montalbano…�- Veterinary Clinics: Small�…, 2023 - vetsmall.theclinics.com
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the cat is a common disease, which may cause subtle changes in a
cat's behavior but significantly affect quality of life (QOL). Reports of prevalence of OA in cat
populations vary widely from 22% to 92%. 1–5 It is frequently considered a primary or
idiopathic disease in cats 3, 6 with a significant association between increasing age and the
presence of radiographic signs of OA. 1–3, 5, 6 One study of cats aged older than 12 years
found 90% of cats in this population had radiographic signs of OA. 4 Secondary OA is most�…
cat's behavior but significantly affect quality of life (QOL). Reports of prevalence of OA in cat
populations vary widely from 22% to 92%. 1–5 It is frequently considered a primary or
idiopathic disease in cats 3, 6 with a significant association between increasing age and the
presence of radiographic signs of OA. 1–3, 5, 6 One study of cats aged older than 12 years
found 90% of cats in this population had radiographic signs of OA. 4 Secondary OA is most�…