Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with insulin tumor causing weakness and collapse at age 10
By Vallee, Ian K·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2003·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Insulin-secreting beta cell neoplasia in a 10-year-old dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old collie-cross was brought in because it was experiencing weakness and collapsing in its back legs. The vet suspected that these episodes were due to low blood sugar caused by an insulin-secreting tumor in the pancreas. To manage the dog's condition, the vet recommended feeding it several small meals throughout the day, limiting exercise, and avoiding sugary foods. With this dietary approach, the dog's symptoms improved, and it was able to regain strength and stability.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old collie-cross presented with intermittent episodes of pelvic limb weakness and collapse. Hypoglycemia, secondary to an insulin-secreting beta cell tumor, was suspected on the basis of clinical signs and serum biochemistry. Conservative dietary therapy consisted of multiple small meals, limited exercise, and avoidance of foods containing simple sugars.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12892292/