Aging pets
category-2
Diets
OsteoArthritis in Cats
Jake
Essential Takeaways
- Arthritis in cats is a very common condition.
- Arthritis in cats is a very common condition. Up to 90% of all cats may develop OA (osteoarthritis) in one or more joints in their lifetime. We have very limited research on the causes of arthritis in cats. However in the last 10 years major advances have been made. Here is what we know:
Degenerative joint disease is a progressive, degenerative condition. the progressive destruction of one or more components of joints—cartilage, subchondral bone, ligaments, and joint capsule. This leads to the radiographic and clinical signs seen as Osteoarthritis (OA).Primary DJD is an idiopathic phenomenon occurring without an apparent initiating factor whereas secondary DJD results from some predisposing condition, usually trauma. Primary osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of primary DJD, is likely related to aging and typically occurs in older individuals. - Cats get OA most commonly in the elbows and hips.
- Cats get OA most commonly in the elbows and hips.
- Primary osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of primary DJD, is likely related to aging and typically occurs in older individuals.
- Osteoarthritis (OA).Primary DJD is an idiopathic phenomenon occurring without an apparent i
