Preliminary Validation and Reliability Testing of the Montreal Instrument for Cat Arthritis Testing, for Use by Veterinarians, in a Colony of Laboratory Cats

Preliminary Validation and Reliability Testing of the Montreal Instrument for Cat Arthritis Testing, for Use by Veterinarians, in a Colony of Laboratory Cats

Subtle signs and conflicting physical and radiographic findings make feline osteoarthritis (OA) challenging to diagnose. A physical examination-based assessment was developed, consisting of eight items: Interaction, Exploration, Posture, Gait, Body Condition, Coat and Claws, (joint) Palpation–Findin...

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Main Authors: Mary P. Klinck, Pascale Rialland, Martin Guillot, Maxim Moreau, Diane Frank, Eric Troncy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
metrology
degenerative joint disease
psychometric
pain measurement
behavior
osteoarthritis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/4/0410

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