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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Cats
A torn cranial cruciate ligament destabilizes the knee and can cause pain, lameness and arthritis.
A torn cranial cruciate ligament destabilizes the knee and can cause pain, lameness and arthritis. Trauma is a common cause in cats, and treatment is individualized.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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