Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat suddenly very sleepy and unsteady after progesterone exposure
By Dhumeaux, Marc P et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Progesterone intoxication inducing marked sedation in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male domestic shorthair cat suddenly became very lethargic and wobbly after possibly eating capsules that contained progesterone, a hormone. Blood tests confirmed high levels of progesterone in his system. The cat received supportive care, and after some time, he fully recovered without any lasting issues. This case highlights the effects of progesterone intoxication in cats, which can lead to serious symptoms but can be treated effectively.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old, male castrated domestic shorthair cat presented for sudden onset of severe lethargy and loss of balance a few hours after potentially ingesting capsules containing progesterone. Elevated serum progesterone was confirmed. Supportive care and time resulted in complete resolution of the clinical signs with no long-term complications or recurrence of clinical signs noticed after 1-month follow-up. This is the first description of progesterone intoxication inducing neurological signs in a cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20817586/