Skin fragility in a cat presenting with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism.

Lorna Hardy Claudia Gil-Morales Christina L Maunder Emilie Paran

Published in: JFMS open reports (2023)

Hyperadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrinopathy of cats; however, it is an important differential for skin thinning and non-healing wounds. Skin fragility remains an important factor in the consideration of appropriate treatment protocols and ongoing quality of life in these patients.

Keyphrases

wound healing
soft tissue
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
case report
replacement therapy