Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats under 3 with diabetes insipidus treated with oral desmopressin
By Aroch, Itamar et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2005·School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Central diabetes insipidus in five cats: clinical presentation, diagnosis and oral desmopressin therapy.
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Plain-English summary
Five young domestic shorthair cats, all under 3 years old, were brought in with symptoms of excessive thirst and urination, which can indicate a serious condition called central diabetes insipidus (CDI). The cats showed signs of dehydration and had trouble concentrating their urine. After confirming the diagnosis through tests, the veterinarian treated all of them successfully with oral desmopressin, a medication that helps manage their condition. The treatment worked well, providing a more convenient option for cat owners compared to other methods of administration.
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Abstract
Five cases of central diabetes insipidus (CDI) in domestic shorthair cats are described. All cats were under 3 years of age at the onset of clinical signs, and outdoor or outdoor/indoor cats, in which a prior trauma was either present or possible. The history included polydipsia and polyuria, and physical examination abnormalities included urinary bladder distention and dehydration. All cats had hyposthenuria with a urine specific gravity between 1.003 and 1.006. The diagnosis was confirmed by an observed inability to concentrate urine during a water deprivation test or compatible serum osmolality, followed by an increase in urine concentration after desmopressin administration. All cats in this report were treated successfully with oral desmopressin. The dose (25-50 microg q8-12h) and the response to therapy were variable. Oral desmopressin administration may serve as an effective alternative route for cat owners who find the conjunctival or nasal application of the solution an inconvenient mode of therapy.
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