Some people believe that the cat's body is rather primitive compared to the human one. In fact, the cat also has a complex endocrine system, and sometimes these cute animals can have hormonal disruptions. How to identify them, how are they dangerous, and most importantly - how to treat a cat whose hormones "rebelled"?
Unfortunately, just like humans, cats have endocrine problems. They need to be identified in a timely manner, diagnosed and prescribed the correct treatment, otherwise the quality of life of the animal deteriorates significantly. What are the signs that you can tell if your pet has a hormonal imbalance?
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in a cat
There are a number of signs that should make the owner of the cat suspect that his pet has a hormonal imbalance. First of all, this is a sharp increase in the amount of water you drink, and, accordingly, frequent urination. The most alarming symptoms that may indicate certain endocrine disorders in the animal's body are severe obesity or, conversely, a sharp weight loss. Often, a cat begins to lose hair, up to complete baldness in some parts of the body - the so-called alopecia areata. The most severe consequences of hormonal imbalance in a cat are tumors, both benign and malignant.
Causes of endocrine abnormalities in cats
Long-term overfeeding of the animal can become the cause of diabetes mellitus. Problem number 1, which leads to deviations in the endocrine system of the animal's body, have been and remain hormonal drugs that many owners give to their cats during their sexual estrus. Such drugs cause great harm to the animal and can even lead to cancer. If you do not plan to breed cats, and your pet is not a purebred breeding animal, it is much more humane to sterilize it, rather than stuff it with pills and drops.
How to treat hormonal imbalance in a cat
If the veterinarian concluded that the cat lacks some natural hormone - diagnosed with hypothyroidism - then competent replacement therapy guarantees a long life for your pet. Most often, the cat is assigned a lifelong intake of hormonal drugs, on which its well-being depends. The rest of the animal can be called almost completely healthy.
If the cat has insulin-dependent diabetes, then it is prescribed daily injections of insulin in the dosage selected by the veterinarian.
In the event that the disease has gone far and the cat has developed tumors - most often they occur on the mammary glands and ovaries - surgical treatment is indicated. Simultaneously with the operation to remove neoplasms, the animal is sterilized. In most cases, recurrence of endocrinological disease does not occur.
If an animal with some pathology in the endocrine system receives the correct doses of the necessary drugs in a timely manner and is under the supervision of a competent specialist, then it is highly likely to live a long and happy life.
