Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat developed urinary retention after clomipramine treatment
By Pfeiffer, E et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1999·South Central Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clomipramine-induced urinary retention in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female shorthair cat developed urinary retention, meaning she was unable to urinate, just two days after starting treatment with clomipramine, a medication used for anxiety. The owner noticed this troubling symptom and took her to the vet, who decided to stop the medication. Fortunately, the cat's urinary issues resolved within a week after discontinuing clomipramine. This case highlights the importance of monitoring pets for side effects when starting new medications.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, female, spayed shorthair with presumed psychogenic alopecia was treated with clomipramine (1 mg/kg body weight/day). The cat developed urinary retention within 2 days. Clomipramine was discontinued. Clinical signs resolved over the next 7 days. The urinary retention was attributed to the anticholinergic effects of clomipramine.
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