Bilateral patellar fractures and increased cortical bone thickness associated with long-term oral alendronate treatment in a cat.CASE SUMMARY
 This cat had been treated with alendronate for 8 years prior to presentation.  Radiographic measurements of cortical bone thickness may identify cats that are at increased risk for bone pathology secondary to prolonged alendronate use.
alendronate
Bilateral patellar fractures and increased cortical bone thickness associated with long-term oral alendronate treatment in a cat.CASE SUMMARY
 This cat had been treated with alendronate for 8 years prior to presentation.  Radiographic measurements of cortical bone thickness may identify cats that are at increased risk for bone pathology secondary to prolonged alendronate use.
alendronate
Bilateral patellar fractures and increased cortical bone thickness associated with long-term oral alendronate treatment in a cat.CASE SUMMARY
 This cat had been treated with alendronate for 8 years prior to presentation.  Radiographic measurements of cortical bone thickness may identify cats that are at increased risk for bone pathology secondary to prolonged alendronate use.
alendronate