Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog developed severe neurologic problems after Addison's treatment
By MacMillan, Karen L·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: Neurologic complications following treatment of canine hypoadrenocorticism.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old dog developed severe coordination problems, muscle tremors, and difficulty swallowing after being treated for low adrenal function (hypoadrenocorticism). The dog's sodium levels rose quickly, which can lead to serious neurological issues. Fortunately, after receiving intensive care, the dog fully recovered and returned to normal.
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Abstract
After treatment for hypoadrenocorticism, an 18-month-old dog exhibited marked ataxia and intermittent muscle tremors, progressing to head pressing, dysphagia, and quadraparesis. Serum sodium increased by 38.9 mmol in 48 hours, suggesting myelinolysis. The dog made a complete recovery after intensive treatment.
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