Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with liver failure after diazepam treated successfully
By Park, Fiona M·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of hepatic failure secondary to diazepam administration in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat developed serious liver failure after being given diazepam, a medication used for behavioral issues. The cat received intensive supportive care in the hospital for five days and was able to recover and go home. This case highlights that while liver failure from diazepam is rare, it can be treated successfully with the right care.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat developed acute hepatic failure following oral diazepam administration for behavioral problems. The patient survived with intensive supportive care and was discharged after 5 days in hospital. Successful treatment of diazepam-associated fulminant hepatic failure in cats has rarely been described in the veterinary literature.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22314094/