ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026
Mode-dependent differences in kinetic and selected temporospatial gait parameters in healthy cats walking on a pressure-sensitive treadmill: a pilot study.
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Background: Standardized and repeatable assessment of feline gait remains challenging, highlighting the need for controlled measurement systems such as pressure-sensitive treadmills. Objectives: This study aimed to compare kinetic and temporospatial gait parameters in healthy cats walking on a treadmill operated in standing vs. running mode. We hypothesized that no significant differences would be observed between modes. Methods: Ten healthy adult cats were enrolled in a prospective, controlled crossover study. Inclusion criteria included body weight >4.0 kg, body condition score (BCS) 4-6/9, and age >24 months. Cats walked on a pressure-sensitive treadmill (FDM-T-CanidGait Results: Significant differences between treadmill modes were detected for peak vertical force and vertical impulse in both forelimbs and hindlimbs ( Conclusion: In healthy cats, stride length, step width, and hindlimb temporal parameters were comparable between standing and running treadmill modes. In contrast, kinetic variables (peak vertical force and vertical impulse) and forelimb stance and swing phase durations differed significantly between modes and should therefore be interpreted only within the same treadmill mode. These findings indicate that treadmill modes may be used interchangeably for selected temporospatial parameters but not for kinetic variables or forelimb temporal parameters.
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