More frequently affecting animals who have a high body condition store.
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More frequently affecting animals who have a high body condition score.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
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==Laboratory Tests==
==Laboratory Tests==
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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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==
See also: '''[[Ketosis of Cattle|Ketosis of cattle]] — [[Pregnancy Toxaemia|Pregnancy toxaemia of sheep]]'''
See also: '''[[Ketosis of Cattle|Ketosis of cattle]] — [[Pregnancy Toxaemia|Pregnancy toxaemia of sheep]]'''