Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital Feline Hypothyroidism With Partially Erupted Adult Dentition in a 10-Month-Old Male Neutered Domestic Shorthair Cat: A Case Report.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Jacobson, Teresa & Rochette, Judy
- Affiliation:
- 1 Private Practice · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old male neutered Domestic Shorthair cat was diagnosed with congenital feline hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. This kitten showed signs of dwarfism, including a short stature, a broad face, and a goiter, along with teeth that hadn't fully erupted and thickened gums. Blood tests confirmed the low thyroid hormone levels, and the kitten was treated with thyroid hormone supplements. After treatment, the kitten was monitored and appeared to be healthy and normal at 22 months of age. The treatment was successful.
Abstract
Congenital feline hypothyroidism was diagnosed in a 10-month-old kitten. The kitten appeared to have disproportionate dwarfism, with the clinical signs of incompletely erupted permanent dentition covered by thickened gingival tissue, short stature, a broad, flattened face, short neck, pendulous abdomen, kitten-like hair coat, and goiter. Hypothyroidism was confirmed with baseline T, freeT, and thyroid-stimulating hormone testing. The kitten was treated with thyroid hormone supplementation and monitored. The kitten appeared clinically like a normal healthy cat at 22 months of age on thyroid supplementation.
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