Elbow dysplasia in cats
Elbow dysplasia in cats
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Elbow dysplasia is a condition which only affects dogs.
Likely causes of front leg lameness in cats include cat bite abscesses and trauma. If your cat is showing signs of lameness, we recommend reading the following articles:
The closest disease to elbow dysplasia in cats may be medial humeral epicondylitis (MHE). This is a very rare disease that occurs when mineral deposits develop around the elbow joint. Accumulation of these large mineral deposits can compress nerves, leading to severe pain. Surgery is often necessary for cats with this disease.
