Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Birman cat with weight loss and inappropriate urination
By Hock, Colleen E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Atypical hypoadrenocorticism in a Birman cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female spayed Birman cat was brought in because she was urinating and defecating inappropriately, seemed very tired, wasn't eating well, and was losing weight. After trying some general treatments that didn't work, the vet diagnosed her with atypical hypoadrenocorticism, a condition related to adrenal gland function, using a specific hormone test. With the right treatment for this condition, the cat's symptoms can improve, helping her feel better and regain her health.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22294798/