Osteochondrodysplasia in three Scottish Fold cats

Abstract

This report explains typical radiographic features of Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia. Three Scottish Fold cats suffering from lameness were referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Seoul National University, Korea. Based on the breed predisposition, history, clinical signs, physical examination, and radiographic findings, Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia was confirmed in three cases. Radiographic changes mainly included exostosis and secondary arthritis around affected joint lesions, and defective conformation in the phalanges and caudal vertebrae. The oral chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate make the patients alleviate their pain without adverse effects.

Osteocondrodisplasia em um felino jovem da raça Scottish Fold: relato de caso

“…O desenvolvimento esquelético é um processo altamente complexo influenciado por uma grande quantidade de genes e o ajuste preciso desses genes é essencial para o desenvolvimento normal do esqueleto (Gandolfi et al, 2016). No Scottish Fold a osteocondrodisplasia ocorre devido a alteração congênita degenerativa, resultando em defeitos morfológicos nos esqueletos axiais e apendiculares (Chang et al, 2007;Lascelles, 2010) a exemplo do caso relatado.…”

“…A osteoartrite progressiva pode prejudicar até mesmo a socialização destes animais que tendem a se manter deitados e são caracterizados como animais de baixa vivacidade (Graeme, 2000;Chang et al, 2007;Takeuchi & Mori, 2009;Inoue et al, 2016).…”

“…O tratamento preconizado para a osteocondrodisplasia baseia-se principalmente no controle da dor e na regeneração das articulações, visando permitir o alívio da claudicação e relutância a movimentos, já que não há cura ou tratamento específico para a doença (Hubler et al, 2004;Chang et al, 2007).…”

Scottish Fold Kedilerde Kalıtsal Osteokondrodisplazi

“…The distal extremities of affected cats may be insufficient to bear the bodyweight. In these cats, lameness, a stilted and strained walk together with reluctance to jump and move is observed in relation to the deformities [1,4,[8][9][10] .…”

“…The fact that the folded-eared appearance of this breed originates from generalised cartilage deformation [1,[8][9][10] is either disregarded or not known and the endearing round faces and expressions of cats of this fenotype come across as likeable and attractive [11] . Regrettably, breeding of Scottish Fold cats continues in the United States and other countries around the world.…”