Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Muscle cramps in two standard poodles with Addison's disease
By Saito, Miyoko et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Muscle cramps in two standard poodles with hypoadrenocorticism.
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Plain-English summary
Two standard poodles were brought in for painful muscle cramps in their legs, which had started about a month before they were diagnosed with hypoadrenocorticism (a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones). Both dogs were previously treated with fludrocortisone acetate and prednisone, but they still experienced cramps and showed signs of lethargy and dehydration. After changing their treatment to desoxycorticosterone pivalate, the muscle cramps and electrolyte imbalances improved, and both dogs felt better.
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Abstract
Two standard poodles were evaluated for painful, episodic muscle cramps affecting their thoracic and pelvic limbs. Both dogs had been diagnosed with hypoadrenocorticism and were being treated with fludrocortisone acetate and prednisone when evaluated for muscle cramps. However, the muscle cramping started approximately 1 month prior to the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism. Findings on general physical examination included lethargy and dehydration. Neurological examination was normal between episodes. Serum biochemical abnormalities included hyperalbuminemia, azotemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia. Altering treatment to desoxycorticosterone pivalate resolved the electrolyte abnormalities and the episodes of muscle cramping in both dogs. The authors conclude that hypoadrenocorticism can be associated with episodes of painful muscle cramping in standard poodles.
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