Hyperactivity and alopecia associated with ingestion of valproic acid in acat

Authors
Zoran, DL Boeckh, A Boothe, DM
Citation
Dl. Zoran et al., Hyperactivity and alopecia associated with ingestion of valproic acid in acat, J AM VET ME, 218(10), 2001, pp. 1587
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00031488 → ACNP
Volume
218
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1488(20010515)218:10<1587:HAAAWI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Accidental ingestion of valproic acid by cats can result in severe alopecia and hyperactive behavior. It is unknown whether clinical signs in cats that ingest valproic acid are caused by an adverse reaction or toxicosis as a result of prolonged hepatic elimination of the drug.