Hoskins J D, Kerwin S C
DocuTech Services, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1997 Nov;27(6):1433-49. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(97)50133-1.
Owner complaints that refer to the musculoskeletal system are common in older dogs and cats. When the veterinarian is presented with these types of complaints, the differential lists include chronic intervertebral disk disease, diskospondylitis, degenerative joint disease, spondylosis with nerve root compression, joint/ ligament instability, and/or cancer. The diagnosis and management of some of these conditions is presented in detail with the general goal in mind that the older dog or cat is provided the best quality of life possible through good mobility along with being pain free.
涉及肌肉骨骼系统的宠物主人投诉在老年犬猫中很常见。当兽医面对这类投诉时,鉴别诊断清单包括慢性椎间盘疾病、椎间盘脊椎炎、退行性关节病、伴有神经根压迫的脊椎关节强硬、关节/韧带不稳定和/或癌症。其中一些病症的诊断和管理将详细介绍,总体目标是通过良好的活动能力和无疼痛状态,为老年犬猫提供尽可能最佳的生活质量。