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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Canine and Feline Medicine

Background:

  • Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's disease, is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones.
  • While documented in dogs, naturally occurring hypoadrenocorticism is exceptionally rare in cats, with only a few suspected cases reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the first reported case of transient hypoadrenocorticism in a feline patient.
  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, treatment, and outcome of this rare condition in a cat.

Main Methods:

  • A 7-week-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat presented with lethargy and anorexia post-ovariohysterectomy.
  • Diagnostic workup included blood chemistry, urinalysis, abdominal ultrasound, and endocrine testing (baseline cortisol and aldosterone, ACTH stimulation test).
  • Treatment involved fluid therapy, corticosteroids, and desoxycorticosterone pivalate, with subsequent dose adjustments and monitoring.

Main Results:

  • The cat exhibited clinical signs of hypoadrenocorticism, including azotemia, electrolyte imbalances, and hypotension.
  • Endocrine testing confirmed hypoadrenocorticism with low baseline cortisol and aldosterone and a blunted response to ACTH stimulation.
  • Following treatment, the cat showed clinical improvement, and subsequent testing revealed complete recovery of adrenal function.

Conclusions:

  • Transient hypoadrenocorticism can occur in cats, presenting similarly to canine cases.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing hypoadrenocorticism in cats.
  • Complete recovery of adrenal function is possible, as demonstrated in this case report.