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DIABETES MELLITUS dog-and-cat-cover…
DIABETES MELLITUS 
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Clinical signs
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, weight loss
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Lack of grooming behaviour, poor hair coat (cats)
Decreased jumping ability, hind limb weakness, plantigradestance (cats)
Diagnosis
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Serum biochemistry: hypercholesterolaemia, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (AP)
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Ultrasonography: hepatomegaly, pancreatitis, bilateral adrenomegaly
Treatment
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Chronic
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Diet: prevent obesity, intermittent feeding (cats), increase fibre content (dogs) , high protein low carbohydrate diet
Behaviour/exercise: consistent, monitor to avoid hypoglycaemia
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