Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
German shepherd dog with rare hormone imbalance treated successfully
By Lobetti, R G·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1998·Department of Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male German shepherd was brought to the vet showing signs that could indicate Addison's disease, such as unusual thirst and urination. Tests revealed high cortisol levels and low aldosterone, leading to a diagnosis of hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism, a condition not previously reported in dogs. The vet treated him with fludrocortisone, which successfully corrected his electrolyte and fluid imbalances. The dog is now stable and recovering well.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old male German shepherd dog was evaluated for clinical and clinico-pathological changes that were suggestive of Addison's disease. On further investigation the basal plasma cortisol concentration was high, a normal cortisol response to ACTH stimulation occurred, plasma renin activity was elevated and low serum aldosterone concentration was present. A diagnosis of hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism was made. Replacement fludrocortisone resulted in complete normalisation of the electrolyte and fluid imbalances. Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism has never been reported in the dog.
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