Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetes and Cushing's in an 11-Year-Old Jack Russell Terrier
By Gfeller, G & Reusch, C·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1998·Klinik fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Case presentation in small animal medicine].
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old female spayed Jack Russell Terrier was brought in for high blood sugar and a serious condition called ketoacidosis, which can happen with diabetes. After starting treatment, her blood sugar improved, but then it got worse again, leading the vet to discover she also had Cushing's syndrome, a hormonal disorder. The vet began treatment with a medication called Lysodren, which helped lower her blood sugar levels. With the right treatment, her condition improved, and she was better managed.
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Abstract
A 11 year old female spayed Jack Russel Terrier was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis. After successful initial treatment metabolic control deteriorated although insulin dosage was increased. Cushing's syndrome was diagnosed and treatment with Lysodren was started. As a result blood glucose concentrations decreased. The difficulty to diagnose Cushing's syndrome in some diabetic dogs is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9757786/