Disease overview

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is associated with abnormal functioning of the adrenal glands. The disroder affects the production of sex and stress hormones. Very scant information is available about the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of this disease in cats.

Gene name

CYP11B1

Inheritance

Likely autosomal recessive

Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms can include indeterminate sex characteristics, chronic polyuria and polydipsia, foul‐smelling urine, and increased serum androgen concentrations.

How is it diagnosed

Serum biochemistry panel, CBC, urinalysis, urine culture, and ACTH stimulation testing (cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormone assay) can be helpful in making a diagnosis.

Breeds at higher risk

Current data does not indicate that specific breeds are at a higher risk.

Citations

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22827537/

Disclaimer

Disease diagnosis and treatment should always be performed by a veterinarian. The following information is for educational purposes only.