Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with idiopathic chylothorax treated with rutin plant extract
By Kopko, Susan H·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of rutin in a cat with idiopathic chylothorax.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male cat was brought in for labored breathing and lethargy that had lasted for five days. The vet diagnosed him with idiopathic chylothorax, a condition where fluid builds up in the chest, making it hard to breathe. After starting treatment with rutin, a plant-based supplement, the cat showed some improvement with a partial reduction in the fluid in his chest. This suggests that rutin may help in managing this condition.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old, male castrated cat was presented with labored breathing and lethargy of 5 d duration. Idiopathic chylothorax was diagnosed based on clinical signs, thoracic radiographs, and thoracentesis. Partial resolution of the pleural effusion followed treatment with rutin, a benzopyrone extracted from plants. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease are discussed.
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