Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog developed severe high blood sugar after too much IV nutrition
By Moens, N M & Remedios, A M·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1997·Department of Veterinary Anaesthesiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic syndrome in a dog resulting from parenteral nutrition overload.
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Plain-English summary
A dog receiving treatment for a pancreatic abscess developed severe symptoms after being given too much hyperosmolar solution, which caused extremely high blood sugar levels. The dog showed signs of nausea, vomiting, depression, increased thirst and urination, and low potassium levels. Fortunately, the veterinarian treated the dog with insulin and intravenous fluids, which quickly corrected the blood sugar and electrolyte issues. The dog made a full recovery without any lasting problems.
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Abstract
A dog treated for a pancreatic abscess inadvertently received 1800 ml of hyperosmolar solution within a two hour period. Blood glucose reached 44 mmol/litre and the plasma osmolality was estimated to be more than 334 mOsm/litre. Lipaemia was severe and persisted for several days. The dog developed nausea, vomiting, depression, severe hyperglycaemia, polyuria, glucosuria and hypokalaemia. These symptoms were consistent with a hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic syndrome. Treatment with insulin and intravenous fluid rapidly corrected the hyperglycaemia, electrolyte imbalances and water deficits. The dog recovered and no long-term sequelae were observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322182/