Canine hypoadrenocorticism

Authors

  • Kimberli Duarte Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Bruna Bertin Fenner Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Leandro Gois De Almeida Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Érika Andrade Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Luciana Lígia Guidolin Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v14n2a507.1-4

Keywords:

canine, endocrinology, hypoadrenorticism

Abstract

Hypoadrenocorticism is an important endocrinopathy, although it is considered rare in dogs. This paper reports the case of a young female dog with signs of vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and anorexia at the Luciana Guidolin veterinary clinic in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. The complementary exams showed polycythemia, reticulocytosis, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinophilia, azotemia, hyperkalemia and hyponatremia. Ultrasound showed a decreased size of the adrenal glands. The diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism was confirmed by the ACTH stimulation test. Acute treatment was performed with 0.9% saline fluid therapy, glucocorticoid replacement, management of hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, and supportive care. For maintenance treatment, fludrocortisone acetate and prednisolone were prescribed. After control, the patient was discharged and remained stable.

Published

2020-03-10

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

1.
Duarte K, Bertin Fenner B, Gois De Almeida L, Andrade Érika, Lígia Guidolin L. Canine hypoadrenocorticism. Pubvet [Internet]. 2020 Mar. 10 [cited 2024 Dec. 4];14(02). Available from: https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/663

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