The use of rutin in a cat with idiopathic chylothorax.
A 9-year-old, male castrated cat was presented with labored breathing and lethargy of 5 d duration. Idiopathic chylothorax was diagnosed based on clinical signs, thoracic radiographs, and thoracentesis. Partial resolution of the pleural effusion followed treatment with rutin, a benzopyrone extracted from plants. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease are discussed.
Kopko
Susan H
SH
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002415:Cats; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000662:veterinary; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000662:veterinary; D012431:Rutin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D012431:Rutin