Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rutin treatment helped fluid buildup in chest of four cats
By Thompson, M S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1999·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of rutin for medical management of idiopathic chylothorax in four cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Four cats with a condition called idiopathic chylothorax, which causes fluid buildup in the chest, were treated with a supplement called rutin. Out of the four, three cats showed improvement, and two of them had complete resolution of the fluid buildup. This condition can be tough to treat, and while surgery is often recommended, it can be costly and may not always work. Rutin could be a helpful option for cat owners looking for alternatives or additional support for their pets.
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Abstract
Four cats with idiopathic chylothorax were given rutin. Three of the 4 cats had clinical improvement, and complete resolution of chylous effusion was evident in 2 cats. Idiopathic chylothorax in cats is a condition that may be difficult to resolve with medical or surgical treatment. Currently, thoracic duct ligation is considered the preferred technique, but expense and a guarded prognosis for resolution may make this procedure undesirable to cat owners. Rutin administration may offer an alternative to traditional treatments or may be useful as an adjunctive treatment.
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