Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Behavior changes in neutered cats caused by adrenal tumors
By Sumner, Julia P et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sex-hormone producing adrenal tumors causing behavioral changes as the sole clinical sign in 3 cats.
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Plain-English summary
Three neutered cats were brought in because their behavior had changed, but they showed no signs of common hormone-related issues. After being diagnosed with adrenal tumors that produced sex hormones, all three cats underwent surgery to remove the tumors. Remarkably, their behavioral problems improved after the surgery, suggesting that these tumors can significantly affect a cat's behavior. If your cat is acting differently, it might be worth discussing the possibility of an adrenal tumor with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Three neutered cats with adrenocortical tumors that were presented with behavioral changes but no evidence of hyperaldosteronism or hypercortisolism are described. All 3 cats had resolution of their clinical signs following adrenalectomy. For neutered cats presenting with behavior changes, a sex-hormone secreting adrenal tumor should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
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