KETONEMIA IN 3 PREGNANT BITCHES

Three cases of ketonaemia in pregnant bitches are described, where the principal clinical signs were neurological changes and vomiting. Diag nosis was based on history, clinical signs, serum biochemistry and res ponse to treatment. All cases were treated with intravenous (IV) dextr ose therapy and showed a rapid response. It is suggested the condition is under-diagnosed and should be included in the differential diagnos is of periparturient bitches presenting with neurological and gastroin testinal signs.