Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Atypical hypoadrenocorticism in a Birman cat.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Hock, Colleen E
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female spayed Birman cat was brought to the vet because she was having trouble with urinating and defecating inappropriately, was very tired, had stopped eating, and was losing weight. After trying some general treatments that didn't work consistently, the vet diagnosed her with atypical hypoadrenocorticism, a condition related to hormone production, based on the results of a specific test. The treatment plan will likely focus on managing this condition moving forward.
Abstract
A 1-year-old female spayed Birman cat was presented with a history of inappropriate urination and defecation, lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss. After intermittent responses to non-specific therapy she was diagnosed with atypical hypoadrenocorticism from the results of an adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test.
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