Tremors in Cats with Liver Issues
Author Information
Author(s): Liatis Theofanis, Bhatti Sofie F. M., Glanemann Barbara, De Decker Steven
Primary Institution: Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
Hypothesis
What are the clinical features of tremors in cats with hepatic encephalopathy due to congenital portosystemic shunts or postattenuation neurological syndrome?
Conclusion
Tremors can be a neurological sign in cats with hepatic encephalopathy due to congenital portosystemic shunts or postattenuation neurological syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- Nineteen cats with HE‐CPSS were included, of which 17 manifested tremors at admission.
- Tremors were the only neurological sign in six of the 19 cats.
- Most tremors were episodic and non‐intentional, occurring usually at rest.
- Tremors discontinued in nine of the 14 cats after treatment.
Takeaway
Some cats with liver problems can shake or tremble. This study looked at why that happens and found that many of them got better after treatment.
Methodology
The study reviewed clinical records of cats diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and tremors from 2003 to 2023.
Limitations
The study was retrospective and lacked video recordings and MRI evaluations in all cases.
Participant Demographics
Nineteen cats, mostly domestic shorthair, with a median age of 7 months.
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