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title: Assessing and Treating Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats
description: Learn to diagnose and manage degenerative joint disease in cats using both pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical methods with Dr. Jan Huntingford's expert guidance.
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# [Assessing and Treating Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/assessing-and-treating-degenerative-joint-disease-in-cats)

 Written by [Companion Webinars](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/author/awebinars) | May 15, 2025 6:31:25 PM

by Jan Huntingford, DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, cAVCA

 

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**

1. 1. - 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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[Download Dr. Huntingford's OA Management in Cats Flowchart](https://companionanimalhealth.com/hubfs/Osteoarthritis-management-in-cats-One%20Page.pdf)

 

 

Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. [Our medical team](mailto:medicalassistance@companiontherapy.com) will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.

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