Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Cameron, Kristin & Gallagher, Alexander
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old spayed female domestic shorthaired cat was taken to the vet because of liver disease. After undergoing anesthesia and a procedure called laparoscopy, she developed a serious condition where her sodium levels dropped too low, which didn’t improve with fluids. Tests showed that she had a condition called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, which affects how the body manages fluids. By restricting her fluid intake, her sodium levels returned to normal, and her symptoms improved.
Abstract
A 3-year-old, spayed female, domestic shorthaired cat was presented for evaluation of liver disease. Following anesthesia, laparoscopy, and medical therapy, the cat developed severe hyponatremia that was unresponsive to fluid therapy. Further evaluation of serum and urine osmolality determined that the cat fulfilled the criteria for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Treatment with fluid restriction resulted in resolution of the hyponatremia and clinical signs associated with the electrolyte imbalance.
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