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===associated with derangement of carbohydrate metabolism===
 
===associated with derangement of carbohydrate metabolism===
 
====[[DM|Diabetes mellitus]]====
 
====[[DM|Diabetes mellitus]]====
*where there is insufficient insulin or a decrease in number of insulin receptors in cells
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*seen mostly in dogs
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*produces a markedly fatty [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] due to release of fat from the fat stores for use as an energy source
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====Ketosis====
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====[[Ketosis]]====
 
*due to an excessive drain on carbohydrate stores because pregnant and lactating animals have a continuous demand for glucose
 
*due to an excessive drain on carbohydrate stores because pregnant and lactating animals have a continuous demand for glucose
 
*ketosis results when fat metabolism which occurs in response to the increased energy demand is excessive
 
*ketosis results when fat metabolism which occurs in response to the increased energy demand is excessive
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