Hospital stress, irregular schedules, and recent meals are minor details often considered irrelevant in clinical practice. However, when it comes to the Urinary Cortisol-to-Creatinine Ratio (UCCR), they can directly affect the reliability of the results and the diagnostic interpretation.

Gastroenterology is a specialty that has been gaining increasing prominence in veterinary medicine, in line with the demand for specialized professionals and tools that contribute to more accurate diagnoses.

Lethargy, weight gain, changes in the coat, and reduced activity are signs often associated with aging in cats. However, these findings may also indicate an endocrine disorder that is still not widely recognized in feline medicine: spontaneous primary hypothyroidism.