A case of diabetic ketosis in a mongrel dog and its therapeutic management

Abstract

A 9-year-old female mongrel dog was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Selesih with a history of polyurea, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weakness, weight loss and diminished eye vision. Detailed physical and clinical examination revealed mild cachexia, rough hair coat, dehydration, congested conjunctival mucous membrane, tachycardia and tachypnoea. Ophthalmological examination revealed mild bilateral cataract. Haematological findings were within the normal range. Serum biochemistry revealed hyperglycaemia (526 mg/dL) and increased liver-specific enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase). Qualitative urinalysis revealed glucosuria and ketonuria with very high specific gravity. Based on the physical, clinical and laboratory findings, the case was diagnosed as diabetic ketosis. The case was successfully managed with insulin therapy along with strict dietary suggestions. The blood glucose level came to normal range within 7 days and remained stable till 14 days of post therapy.