title: Adrenocortical insufficiency in the dog.
abstract: Primary adrenocortical insufficiency is described in 3 dogs. Clinical signs included marked depression, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and bradycardia. Diagnosis was based on clinical signs and biochemical findings of hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia and a lowered plasma Na+ : K+ ratio. Treatment during the acute illness consisted of intravenous fluids and hydrocortisone sodium succinate. Fludrocortisone acetate has maintained all dogs in good health. One dog was on treatment for 4 years.
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005438:Fludrocortisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone