A Case Report in a Syrian Hamster with Hyperadrenocorticism Diagnosed and Treated with Therapeutic Trial

Petrou, P.

doi:10.2478/fv-2022-0032

Abstract

This case report describes a practical approach for diagnosing and treating a 17-month-old Syrian hamster with hyperadrenocorticism based on: history, systemic signs, dermatological lesions, and therapeutic trial. The patient was monitored for 16 weeks while he was treated with trilostane and achieved hair regrowth and the resolution of systemic and demeanour signs.

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A Case Report in a Syrian Hamster with Hyperadrenocorticism Diagnosed and Treated with Therapeutic Trial

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