Dr. Jan Huntingford shows you how to effectively diagnose and manage pain in cats with a multimodal approach that combines both pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical approaches.
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) affects approximately 60% of adult cats and 90% of cats over 10 years old, yet feline pain often goes unrecognized and undertreated in clinical practice. Recognizing subtle signs of pain is crucial for effective treatment.
Learning Objectives
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- How to complete a stress-free orthopedic and pain examination in cats
- Common treatments for DJD in cats that include pharmaceutical approaches, nutraceutical management, and non-pharmacologic options
- Effective strategies to help pet owners recognize pain signs and implement home care solutions
- Regenerative medicine approaches with promising clinical results, including platelet-rich plasma therapy
- Practical knowledge about integrative approaches that include photobiomodulation (laser therapy), pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and acupuncture -
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