Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog diagnosed with diabetes, Cushing's, and hypothyroidism
By Hess, R S & Ward, C R·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, and hypothyroidism in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog was brought in for excessive urination, thirst, hunger, and weight loss. After testing, she was diagnosed with diabetes, but further evaluation revealed she also had hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) and hypothyroidism. The dog responded well to treatment for these conditions, and her symptoms improved significantly.
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Abstract
An unusual combination of three endocrinopathies found in one dog is described. A six-year-old, spayed female, mixed-breed dog presented with polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight loss. She was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus but was suspected of having insulin resistance and was diagnosed subsequently with hyperadrenocorticism. Persistent hypercholesterolemia led to the suspicion and eventual diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The dog has responded well to medical therapy, and her clinical signs and biochemical changes have resolved. A literature search did not identify a similar-reported polyendocrinopathy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9590447/