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Feline hyperaldosteronism is a disease in cats. The symptoms are caused by abnormally high concentrations of the hormone aldosterone, [1] which is secreted by the adrenal gland. The high concentrations of aldosterone may be due directly to a disorder of the adrenal gland (primary hyperaldosteronism), or due to something outside of the adrenal ...
The symptoms of Cushing's in cats is similar to that of dogs. [8] For cats the most common reason for referral resulting in a diagnosis is diabetes mellitus. Abnormal dermatological findings were the most common reason for referral after physical examination in cats. [9] 80% of cats with Cushing's develop diabetes mellitus compared to 10% of ...
The size of the adrenal glands can be useful in diagnosis, studies have found that the size of the adrenal gland in diabetic cats without hypersomatotropism does not differ significantly from non-diabetic cats; [11] [12] [1] however adrenomegaly is not pathognomonic to hypersomatotropism and can occur with other conditions in cats such as ...
Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.
Rapid onset of symptoms indicates acute adrenal failure, which is a clinical emergency. [5] An adrenal crisis can be triggered by stress, such as from an injury, surgery, or infection. [1] Addison's disease arises when the adrenal gland does not produce sufficient amounts of the steroid hormones cortisol and (sometimes) aldosterone. [1]
The prognosis of Waterhouse–Friderichsen syndrome varies by severity of the illness. Around 15% of patients with significant acute bilateral adrenal bleeding experience a fatal outcome. In cases where diagnosis and appropriate treatment are delayed, the case fatality rate approaches 50%.
Steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol within the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone and corticosterone share the first part of their biosynthetic pathway. The last part is either mediated by the aldosterone synthase (for aldosterone) or by the 11β-hydroxylase (for corticosterone ).
Cat bite; Cat flu; Cat health; Cat skin disorders; Cat-scratch disease; Cerebellar hypoplasia (non-human) Cheyletiella; Chlamydia felis; Chronic kidney disease in cats; Coccidia; Congenital sensorineural deafness in cats; Corneal ulcers in animals; Cowpox; Cryptococcosis; Cryptosporidiosis; Cushing's syndrome (veterinary)