Hip Dysplasia in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Hip Dysplasia in Cats: An Overview

Hip dysplasia in cats is a hereditary disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints.




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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia in Cats

It is important to recognize the signs of hip dysplasia, a common degenerative joint disease in cats. This is because improved knowledge of how the disease forms and recent medical advances allow for much better treatment options. But recognizing the signs of this disease may be difficult, because its arthritis-like symptoms mirror the problems caused by other conditions.




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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia in Cats

Hip Dysplasia is a painful degenerative disease in catss which causes arthritis-like symptoms and general lameness. Diagnosing this disease can be troublesome because other diseases which cause similar symptoms must be ruled out before treating the dysplasia can begin.




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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Hip Dysplasia in Cats

Surgical options are available if less intrusive techniques fail to reach adequate results. Depending on the severity of the condition, veterinarians may attempt to modify/repair the hip joint or may opt for a full hip replacement.




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