A Survey on Frequency of Hip Dysplasia in Feline Referred to One of the Reference Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Clinics in Tehran

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of hip dysplasia in Persian and DSH cats at the one of the referral diagnostic imaging clinics located in Tehran. Materials & Metods: In this study, the data and graphs in the system were prepared and adjusted by Flat panel DR (Digital direct radiography SAMSUNG GR 40 CW) device. From the data set, about 100 Persian cats and 200 DSH cats were collected and studied. The data were statistically analyzed in terms of age, sex, race, presence or absence of unilateral or bilateral hip dysplasia, presence of arthrosis in the hip joint, occurrence or non-occurrence of constipation or severe constipation. Results: The present study is a large statistical survey on the prevalence of femoral hip dysplasia in Persian and DSH cats in Iran. The prevalence of this condition is 39% in Persian cats and 2% in DSH cats. According to the investigations carried out in this study, the prevalence of this complication is more bilateral than unilateral. Also, factors like age, the possibility of arthritis in the pelvic joint and the possibility of constipation have a significant relationship with this complication, while no significant relationship was found between things like gender with the said complication. Conclusion: More studies should be done in this field to obtain the prevalence of femoral hip dysplasia in cats in other breeds and geographical areas.