S09D - Feline Hyperaldosteronism & Acromegaly—Are We Missing These Patients?

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

11:35 AM – 12:25 PM

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

Presenter(s)

Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)

Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State, MS, United States

Moderator(s)

Dominique Gueringer-Sims, DVM

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
Seattle, WA, United States

In this session, we’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment of hyperaldosteronism and acromegaly in cats. Abnormal findings on physical exam and minimum data base that should help the clinician identify these patients (earlier) will be addressed, as well as treatments that can help these cats feel better.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will be able to identify physical exam findings and clinical signs of acromegaly in cats with diabetes mellitus
Attendees will be able to diagnose acromegaly in a cat, and discuss potential treatment options with the owner
Attendees will know the basic physical examination and clinicopathologic findings associated with hyperaldosteronism, and treatment options.