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Articles by Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS

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Do cats become dysphoric when given opioids? (1:12) Dec 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS In this video, Dr. Sheilah Robertson discusses whether cats become dysphoric when given opioids.

Behaviors suggestive of postoperative pain in cats In people, pain is what the patient says it is. But in animals, it is what we say it is. To better recognize acute pain in cats, observe patients for the behavioral changes described here. Dec 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Our understanding and treatment of pain in cats has lagged behind that in dogs.

Osteoarthritis in cats: What we now know An unkempt appearance. Hesitancy to jump onto a cozy spot. Even though many senior cats have radiographic evidence of degeneration, the signs of this painful condition can be subtle. Here's what to look for and how to alleviate cats' suffering. Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS It appears to be more common than previously thought and could be a major cause of discomfort in senior cats.

Obesity and osteoarthritis: Is there a link in cats? Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS As in dogs, obesity may contribute to osteoarthritis or the clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis in cats.

Osteoarthritis in cats: Prevalence and pathophysiology Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Osteoarthritis may be categorized as primary or secondary.

Osteoarthritis in cats: Degenerative joint disease vs. osteoarthritis Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Although the terms degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis are commonly used interchangeably in the veterinary arena, a distinction has been made between the two.

What can owners do to help their cats with chronic pain? (1:55) Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Dr. Sheilah Robertson discusses what cat owners can do to help their cats with chronic pain.

How do you use meloxicam in cats with osteoarthritis? (2:04) Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Dr. Sheilah Robertson explains how to use this drug in cats with osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis in cats: Clinical signs Nov 1, 2008 By: Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS Compared with the radiographic features of feline osteoarthritis, the clinical signs of feline osteoarthritis are not well-documented.

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