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Introduction Hyperaldosteronemia in cats, sometimes called Conn’s syndrome or primary hyperaldosteronism, is a condition where a cat’s adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone. While this disease is relatively uncommon, veterinarians are recognizing it more often as feline diagnostics advance. Excess aldosterone leads to low potassium (hypokalemia), high…
Urethral obstruction is one of the most common and dangerous emergencies affecting male cats. This condition occurs when a blockage prevents urine from leaving the bladder. As a result, pressure builds rapidly within the urinary tract and kidneys. Without prompt treatment, urethral obstruction can lead to severe electrolyte abnormalities, kidney…
I’ve just returned from a week in Cartagena, Colombia where I had the privilege of presenting several lectures at the 41st World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress. As I was hurriedly maneuvering through the airport, I saw a young woman use an inhaler after she had clearly run to her…
Addison’s disease in dogs, medically known as hypoadrenocorticism, is an endocrine disorder that results from inadequate production of critical adrenal hormones. Although the condition is uncommon, it remains clinically important because it can mimic many other illnesses. For this reason, clinicians often call it “the great pretender.” Early recognition and…