Prevalence of spondylosis deformans in the feline spine and correlation with owner-perceived behavioural changes

H.C. Kranenburg, B.P. Meij, E.M. van Hofwegen, G. Voorhout, L.I. Slingerland, P. Picavet, H.A.W. Hazewinkel

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    Abstract

    Objectives: The primary objective was to determine the prevalence, spinal distribution, and association with the signalment of cats suffering from different grades of feline spondylosis deformans (spondylosis). The secondary objective was to document behavioural changes associated with spondylosis by owner observation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed to determine the prevalence of feline spondylosis (group 1). A prospective study was performed to determine the association between radiographic abnormalities of the lumbosacral region (L3-S1) and owner perceived behavioural changes based on a completed questionnaire (group 2). The radiographs were reviewed using a grading system (0-3) for spondylosis. Results: The prevalence of spondylosis in group 1 was 39.4% (158/402). Cats with spondylosis were significantly older than cats without spondylosis (p
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)217-223
    Number of pages7
    JournalVeterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    Volume25
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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