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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Feline Medicine

Background:

  • Acute-onset tetraparesis in cats can have various causes.
  • Cervical vertebral malformations are rare in felines.
  • Incomplete ossification of vertebrae can lead to neurological deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first documented case of incomplete ossification of cervical vertebrae in a cat.
  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and outcome.
  • To highlight this condition as a differential diagnosis for feline tetraparesis.

Main Methods:

  • A 21-week-old domestic shorthair cat presented with tetraparesis.
  • Neurological examination identified a C1-C5 myelopathy.
  • Computed tomography revealed incomplete ossification of C2 and C3 vertebrae and lung bullae.

Main Results:

  • The cat was treated conservatively for 4 weeks.
  • The cat showed a return to normal ambulation with some reluctance to jump.
  • This is the first reported case of feline incomplete ossification of cervical vertebrae.

Conclusions:

  • Incomplete ossification of cervical vertebrae is a potential cause of acute tetraparesis in cats.
  • Cervical malformations should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cats with acute tetraparesis.
  • Conservative management may lead to functional recovery.