Retrospective Study on the Effects of Long-Term Use of Methylprednisolone Acetate on the Blood Work of 25 Cats

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2019 Jan/Feb;55(1):23-28. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6783. Epub 2018 Nov 14.

Abstract

Twenty-five cats at a private animal sanctuary received multiple nonimmunosuppressive doses of parenteral methylprednisolone acetate for at least 3 yr. Complete blood count, chemistry, and T4 results from these cats were examined to look for statistically significant changes. Results found significant changes in triglycerides, amylase, and monocytes. However, these changes remained within the reference interval. All other values showed no significant changes. These results suggest that after 3 yr of chronic parenteral administration of nonimmunosuppressive doses of methylprednisolone acetate, the complete blood count, chemistry, and T4 values in 25 cats were not significantly affected and did not result in abnormal laboratory values.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Cell Count / veterinary*
  • Blood Chemical Analysis / veterinary
  • Cats / blood*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate / administration & dosage
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate / adverse effects
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate / therapeutic use*
  • Pharyngitis / drug therapy
  • Pharyngitis / veterinary
  • Reference Values
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stomatitis / drug therapy
  • Stomatitis / veterinary

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone Acetate