Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with liver disease developed refeeding syndrome after feeding
By Brenner, Karen et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Refeeding syndrome in a cat with hepatic lipidosis.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was brought in after losing weight and not eating for four weeks. Once the vet started feeding the cat again, it developed refeeding syndrome, which is a serious condition that can happen when a malnourished pet is given food too quickly. The vet monitored the cat closely and adjusted its treatment based on blood work results. Fortunately, with careful management, the cat recovered and was able to regain weight and health.
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Abstract
Refeeding syndrome is characterized by severe hypophosphatemia occurring in patients given enteral or parenteral nutrition after severe weight loss. There are few veterinary reports that describe this syndrome but it is well documented in human medicine. This report describes a case of a domestic shorthair cat diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis following a 4-week history of decreased appetite and weight loss and in whom refeeding syndrome was documented after initiation of enteral nutrition. Clinical findings, blood work abnormalities and disease progression in this patient are described from the time of diagnosis through to recovery. A review of the current literature pertinent to this clinical syndrome is included.
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