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 hepatic encephalopathy were included in the study.
- Seventeen of the cats manifested tremors at admission.
- Tremors were the only neurological sign in six of the cats.
- Most tremors were episodic and occurred at rest.
Takeaway
Some cats with liver problems can shake or tremble. This study looked at those cats to understand why it happens.
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 comprehensive neurological evaluations.
Participant Demographics
The study included 19 cats, primarily domestic shorthairs, with a median age of 7 months.
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