Successful treatment of hepatic failure secondary to diazepam administration in a cat

Abstract

A 2-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat developed acute hepatic failure following oral diazepam administration for behavioral problems. The patient survived with intensive supportive care and was discharged after 5 days in hospital. Successful treatment of diazepam-associated fulminant hepatic failure in cats has rarely been described in the veterinary literature. © 2011, International Society of Feline Medicine and American Association of Feline Practitioners. All rights reserved.