Feline Noninfectious Diseases Flashcards
Hyperthyroidism
Overproduction of thyroid hormone
* high metabolism
Hyperthyroidism
Clinical Signs
- Weight loss (despite increased eating)
- Vomiting
- Tachycardia
Hyperthyroidism
Diagnosis
Just need to do a thyroid panel
Hyperthyroidism
Monitoring
Should always do chemistry panel with monitoring
* elevated BP increases blood flow to kidneys (appear normal)
* once thyroid is maintained, kidney levels will be elevated
Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Palliative (none cure)
- Drugs: methimazole
- Diet: y/d (lower iodine levels to reduce hormones)
Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Curative
- Surgery: thyroidectomy, but keep parathyroid for calcium production
- Radioactive Iodine-131: kills damaged cells (need to make sure kidneys are normal)
Idiopathic Cystitis
Unknown cause - possibly stress related
* obstructive vs non-obstructive
Idiopathic Cystitis
Non-Obstructive
Will look like a UTI
Idiopathic Cystitis
Obstructive
Emergency
* cat is “blocked”
Idiopathic Cystitis Treatment
Non-Obstructive
Supportive Care
* diet change: high sodium (pee more), normalize pH, dilutes urine
* prazosin: easier to urinate
Idiopathic Cystitis Treatment
Obstructive
Surgery
* catheter placed to keep unblocked for 24-48 hours
Idiopathic Cystitis
Litter Box Rules
- Number: cats + 1
- Each box in own location
- Quite, isolated location
- No hooded boxes
- Short sides for cat to enter
- Clean daily
- Change weekly
- Litter preference
Hepatic Lipidosis
what / cause
Fat cat that is anorexic
* stress
* diet change
* underlying disease
Hepatic Lipidosis Treatment
Get them to eat
* placement of feeding tube as needed
Asthma Cause
- Airway full of inflammatory cells - thicker wall
- Increased mucous - thinner airway
- Bronchoconstriction due to inability to breathe
