Citation
N. Borel et C. Reusch, Case report small aminal medicine, SCHW A TIER, 141(8), 1999, pp. 367
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
SCHWEIZER ARCHIV FUR TIERHEILKUNDE
ISSN journal
00367281
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Volume
141
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7281(199908)141:8<367:CRSAM>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
This case report is about a 9 year old female spayed domestic shorthair cat
with a previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus. After an insulin treatment
for a short period of time, the cat was given an oral hypoglycemic agent. F
our years after initiating therapy the cat was presented with diabetic keto
acidosis. Various aspects of the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of
diabetic ketoacidosis are discussed.