Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term treatment for juvenile diabetes and pancreas issues
By Alvarez, Maria Saiz et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2015·From the Department of Internal Medicine, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in a Labrador Retriever: Long-Term Management.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old female Labrador was brought to the vet because she was vomiting, had diarrhea, was drinking and urinating a lot, eating excessively, and not growing properly. Tests showed she had juvenile diabetes and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which means her pancreas wasn't producing enough enzymes for digestion. The vet successfully treated her with a combination of insulin and pancreatic enzyme supplements. With this treatment, her symptoms improved, and she was able to manage her conditions long-term.
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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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