376 - Treating Feline Osteoarthritis (HDYTT)

Dr. Michael Jaffe, DVM, DACVS, associate professor of small animal surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a problem hiding in plain sight, feline osteoarthritis. If you have ever thought cats just “slow down with age,” this episode will challenge that assumption fast. Andy gets candid about how often OA is missed in cats compared to dogs, and Michael breaks down why feline arthritis shows up as subtle behavior changes rather than obvious limping. They dig into what to ask cat owners, what to look for on physical exams, and how common arthritis truly is, even in middle-aged cats. Gang, let’s get into this episode! This episode is brought to you by Hill's Pet Nutrition ! Hill's New Feline Metabolic + Mobility: Hill's Vet Hill's Veterinary Academy Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course Dr. Andy Roark Swag All Links Dr. Michael Jaffe is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery, followed by a small animal surgical residency at Louisiana State University. He earned his Master’s degree and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Jaffe practiced in specialty hospitals in Bloomfield Hills, MI; Mesa, AZ; and Glendale, AZ. He joined academia as a founding faculty member at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on stem cells and exosomes in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injuries.

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376 - Treating Feline Osteoarthritis (HDYTT) is an episode from The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast by Dr. Andy Roark.

This episode is 23:50 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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