Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Understanding DJD and Etiology
Osteoarthritis or Arthritis, also known as DJD in dogs and cats, involves bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint changes due to instability or structural issues. Learn about the causes, including blunt force trauma, heredity, and more. Discover how nutraceuticals can promote joint health in pets.
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Diseases of Musculoskeletal System Class-2(Arthritis) Dr. Ranveer Kumar Sinha Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist E-mail: ranveervet@rediffmail.com Department of Veterinary Medicine Bihar Veterinary College, Patna 800 014 (BASU, Patna)
Osteoarthritis or Arthritis (DJD) In dogs and cats, DJD means bone, muscle, tendon, ligament and/or joint changes have occurred as a result of joint instability or structural unsoundness The body attempts to rectify instability by forming extra bone at/around affected joints. There is also inflammation with a snowball effect that tends to make itself worse over time.
Etiology Injury Blunt force trauma (hit by car) Athletic type injury Torn ligaments Heredity Hip dysplasia Patellar luxation Elbow dysplasia Acquired/Developmental/Other OCD (osteochondritis dessicans) Angular limb deformity
Nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals are food supplements that promote healthy joints. Note, these are not medicine and do not kill pain. These are vitamins for joint health Ingredients vary but usually include glucosamine, chondroitin, fish oil.
