Companion Animals

Companion Cat Feline Acromegaly Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy for feline acromegaly and welfare outcomes for treated cats.

Key Facts

Radiation therapy targeting the pituitary gland can resolve acromegaly in cats
UK veterinary referral centres offer radiation therapy for feline pituitary tumours
Remission of diabetes occurs in a significant proportion of treated cats
Brief anaesthesia for each treatment session carries low risk in stable cats
Cost of radiation therapy is significant but may be offset by reduced insulin costs

Welfare Considerations

Radiation therapy for feline acromegaly offers the prospect of diabetes remission and significant welfare improvement, transforming a progressive disease into a manageable or resolved condition.

What You Can Do

Ask your veterinary internal medicine specialist about radiation therapy for acromegaly
Seek referral to a veterinary oncology centre offering feline pituitary radiation
Calculate the long-term cost-benefit of radiation therapy versus lifelong insulin