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1Comparative Pain Research Laboratory and Surgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA. duncan_lascelles@ncsu.edu
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|March 10, 2010
Summary
Feline degenerative joint disease (DJD) is common and linked to reduced mobility. More research is needed to understand its causes and develop effective treatments for cats.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Orthopedics
- Feline Health
Background:
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a prevalent condition in cats.
- Existing literature on feline DJD is limited, particularly regarding its etiology and management.
- A critical review of current knowledge is necessary to identify research gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review and synthesize published data on feline DJD.
- To identify knowledge deficits in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of feline DJD.
- To highlight areas requiring further scientific investigation.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
- Databases searched included PubMed and Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau Abstracts.
- The review encompassed English-language publications from January 1940 to August 2008.
Main Results:
- Radiographic evidence of DJD in cats is common and correlates with decreased mobility.
- A discrepancy exists between radiographic findings and clinical signs, particularly pain response.
- There is a significant lack of information on the causes of DJD in specific feline joints.
- Validated methods for assessing chronic DJD-associated pain in cats are unavailable.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence of feline DJD necessitates further research.
- Current understanding of DJD in cats is insufficient to guide clinical prevention and treatment strategies.
- Developing a feline model for DJD-associated pain could accelerate the evaluation of novel therapies.
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