Feline Cortisol (fCOR)

Concepts

Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress, it has anti-inflammation and blood pressure maintenance effect..

Excessive fCOR leads to Cushing’s syndrome.

Lack of fCOR leads to Addison’s disease

Rapid test in 10 minutes

Sensitive biomarker for feline adrenal cortical function

Disease background

1: Cushing’s syndrome (feline hyperadrenocorticism)

Symptoms: excess thirst and urination, symmetrical hair loss, abdominal swelling

2: Addison’s syndrome (feline hypoadrenocorticism)

Anorexia, weakness, weight loss

Clinical application

1: body checkup of aged canine (4-6 years old and above)

2: diagnose of adrenal cortical function and treatment

3: diagnose of Cushing’s syndrome and treatment

4: diagnose of Addison’s disease and treatment