Practical relevance: Aged pets comprise a significant proportion of the small animal
veterinarian's patient population; in the USA, for example, it was estimated that over 20% of …

Objective To outline the role that spontaneous osteoarthritis (OA) in companion animals can
play in translational research and therapeutic pharmacological development. Outline …

This study aimed to characterize osteoarthritis (OA)-related chronic pain and disability in
experimental cats with naturally occurring OA. Peak vertical ground reaction force (PVF) …

Background Progress in establishing if therapies provide relief to cats with degenerative
joint disease (DJD)‐associated pain is hampered by a lack of validated owner‐administered …

Introduction Degenerative joint disease and associated pain are common in cats,
particularly in older cats. There is a need for treatment options, however evaluation of …

Background Available information suggests a mismatch between radiographic and
orthopedic examination findings in cats with DJD. However, the extent of the discrepancy …

The objective of this study was to test the readability, reliability, repeatability and
discriminatory ability of an owner-completed instrument to assess feline degenerative joint …

Background: Pain management for cats with degenerative joint disease (DJD) remains a
critical unmet need. Recent work has shown promise for a feline-specific anti-nerve growth …

Objectives The aim of the study was to determine if amantadine improves owner-identified
mobility impairment and quality of life associated with osteoarthritis in cats. Methods Using a …

Background Feline osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of long‐standing pain and
physical dysfunction. Performing a physical examination of a cat is often challenging. There …