AUTHOR=Huntingford Janice , Looney Andrea , Johnson James , Miller Lisa 

TITLE=The use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of degenerative joint disease in cats: an exploratory case series

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Veterinary Science

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1394055

DOI=10.3389/fvets.2024.1394055

ISSN=2297-1769

ABSTRACT=<sec id="sec1"><title>Objective</title><p>To evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in managing Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) in cats.</p></sec><sec id="sec2"><title>Design</title><p>Prospective pilot clinical trial.</p></sec><sec id="sec3"><title>Methods</title><p>Six domestic cats with clinically and radiographically diagnosed DJD received intra-articular injections of autologous PRP. Clinical assessments pre and post intra-articular injections were conducted using the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI, owner assessed) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS, clinician assessed) at baseline, Day 14, Day 28, and Day 42–45.</p></sec><sec id="sec4"><title>Results</title><p>Significant improvements were noted in both FMPI and VAS scores at the end of the study period, indicating enhanced joint function and reduced pain.</p></sec><sec id="sec5"><title>Conclusion and clinical relevance</title><p>The study suggests the potential of PRP therapy as a safe and effective treatment for feline DJD, warranting further research with larger cohorts and longer follow-up to establish comprehensive treatment guidelines.</p></sec>