Clinical features and long-term management of cats with primary hypoadrenocorticism using desoxycorticosterone pivalate and prednisolone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary hypoadrenocorticism (PH) is rare in cats and knowledge about treatment is sparse.

Objective

To describe cats with PH with a focus on long-term treatment.

Animals

Eleven cats with naturally occurring PH.

Methods

Descriptive case series with data on signalment, clinicopathological findings, adrenal width, and doses of desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP) and prednisolone during a follow-up period of >12 months.

Results

Cats ranged from 2 to 10 years (median 6.5); 6 cats were British Shorthair. Most common signs were reduced general condition and lethargy, anorexia, dehydration, obstipation, weakness, weight loss, and hypothermia. Adrenal glands on ultrasonography were judged small in 6. Eight cats could be followed for 14 to 70 months (m

SUBMITTER: Sieber-Ruckstuhl NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061202 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature