Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat kitten with dwarfism treated with human growth hormone
By Načeradská, Martina et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2021·Department of Veterinary Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Human Recombinant Growth Hormone Therapy in a DSH Cat Presented With Dwarfism.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old male domestic shorthair kitten was brought to the vet because he was much smaller than other kittens, had discharge from his eyes and nose, and was infested with parasites. The vet diagnosed him with a growth hormone deficiency and treated him with human recombinant growth hormone for 9 weeks. While his growth improved and his hormone levels returned to normal, he developed elevated liver enzymes, so the treatment was stopped. Thankfully, the kitten is now the size of a normal cat and is living happily with his owner.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old kitten, male, domestic shorthair cat was presented with dwarfism, ocular and nasal discharge, andinfestation. Congenital hyposomatotropism was diagnosed on the basis of serum level of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-I). The cat was treated with human recombinant growth hormone for 9 weeks. After that, his liver enzymes became elevated, and the therapy was discontinued. His IGF-I levels were normal at the end of the therapy. Normal IGF-I was present 3 months after discontinuation of therapy with human recombinant growth hormone and even half a year after the discontinuation. All other comorbidities were addressed with the therapy. The cat is now the size of normal cats, living with the first author.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34881322/