THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC KETOSIS IN A LABRADOR DOG – A CASE REVIEW
Carmel Prins, Vijayalakshmi P., Devadevi N.*, Abiramy Pabavathy A. and Rajkumar K.
ABSTRACT
Diabetic Ketosis (DK) is a metabolic complication of diabetes mellitus in dogs due to inadequate production of insulin from the endocrine pancreas or increased resistance of the body tissues to insulin. A five-year-old intact female Labrador dog was presented with a history of inappetence, weight loss, polyuria and polydipsia. Haemato-biochemistry revealed hyperglycaemia (810mg/dl) and elevated liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase). Urine analysis indicated glucosuria and ketonuria. The case was diagnosed as diabetic ketosis and successfully managed with daily administration of insulin along with dietary recommendations.
Keywords: Diabetic ketosis, hyperglycaemia, ketonuria, insulin, dog.
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