Hypoglycemia-ketonemia in a pregnant bitch.
A case of hypoglycemia accompanied by ketonemia and ketonuria in a pregnant dog was investigated. Temporary remission of signs occurred following parenteral administration of glucose. Permanent remission followed delivery of the fetuses. Abnormal results were not obtained from 5 carbohydrate challenge tests performed on the patient subsequent to the delivery.
D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007657:Ketone Bodies / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000662:veterinary*
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007657:Ketone Bodies