Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in a Labrador Retriever: Long-Term Management.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Alvarez, Maria Saiz et al.
- Affiliation:
- From the Department of Internal Medicine · Spain
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old female Labrador retriever was brought in because she was vomiting, having diarrhea, drinking and peeing a lot, eating more than usual, and not growing properly. Tests showed she had juvenile diabetes mellitus (a type of diabetes that occurs in young dogs) and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (where the pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes for digestion). A closer look at her pancreas revealed it was severely shrunk. She was successfully treated with a mix of insulin and pancreatic enzymes, and the treatment worked well over the long term.
Abstract
A 3 mo old, female, entire Labrador retriever presented with vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and stunted growth. Diagnostics revealed the presence of juvenile diabetes mellitus and concurrent exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic histopathology showed severe pancreatic atrophy. Successful treatment was achieved with a combination of insulin and pancreatic enzymes. This report describes successful long-term treatment of juvenile diabetes mellitus and concurrent exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in a dog.
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