The epidemiologist's perspective

Presented by Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, CertVA, DSAS(ST), Dipl. ECVS/ACVS, Beatriz Monteiro, DVM, PhD, PgDip

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Questions

1. What percentage of dogs are estimated to suffer with osteoarthritis-associated pain? *

10%

40%

Almost all dogs

2. What percentage of cats are estimated to suffer with osteoarthritis based on radiographs? *

10%

40%

Almost all cats

3. What is the primary cause of osteoarthritis in dogs? *

Developmental joint disease

Sedentary lifestyle

Traumatic injury

It is a normal part of aging

4. What is the primary cause of osteoarthritis in cats? *

Developmental joint disease

Sedentary lifestyle

Traumatic injury

Unknown

5. With respect to the onset of osteoarthritis in dogs, which of the following statements is incorrect? *

Osteoarthritis is a disease that commonly starts in young dogs

Dogs can adapt to cope with osteoarthritis-associated pain, often delaying diagnosis

Surgery to address developmental joint disease might help to prevent the onset of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a disease that commonly starts in elderly dogs

6. With respect to the possible role of exercise in initiating osteoarthritis in dogs, which type of exercise should be avoided in skeletally immature dogs? *

Swimming

Moderate, regular exercise

Intermittent, high intensity exercise

A gradual increase in exercise duration over time

7. Which of the following are risk factors for osteoarthritis? *

Cruciate ligament rupture

Obesity

Elbow dysplasia

All of the above

8. With respect to the impact of sex and spaying/neutering on the onset and progression of osteoarthritis, which of the following statements is incorrect? *

Dogs of any sex and neuter stage are at risk of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is more prevalent in male dogs

Sex may affect the rate of progression of osteoarthritis in dogs

Early spaying/neutering in at-risk breeds contributes to the development of osteoarthritis

9. Which of the following dietary modifications is the most important in the prevention of osteoarthritis? *

Supplemental calcium

Supplemental vitamin A

Calorie restriction

Protein restriction

10. With respect to the role of genetics in the prevention of osteoarthritis, which of the following statements is incorrect? *

Osteoarthritis is a disease of old dogs and therefore genetics has no effect

Large breed dogs are at increased risk of developing osteoarthritis although dogs of any size can be impacted

Conscientious breeding programs can decrease the risk of developmental joint disease and therefore osteoarthritis

Conscientious breeding programs should prioritize joint health over aesthetic preferences