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| ==Laboratory Tests== | | ==Laboratory Tests== |
| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| + | Specific treatments for Ketosis include: IV Glucose (can also be given alongside Insulin), Oral Propylene Glycol (a precursor for glucose), Corticosteroids (e.g. Dexamethasone) which acts as a gluconeogenic and appetite stimulant, Force feeding with a stomach tube |
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| + | Identify and correct any underlying disease that may be contributing to anorexia or inappetance. |
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| + | In sheep with pregnancy toxemia, the induction of parturition or a cesarean section should be performed in addition to IV and oral glucose supplementation |
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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
| ==References== | | ==References== |