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Hyperadrenocorticism - Donkey (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
* '''Pergolide Mesilate'''. Start treatment per os daily for two weeks then start to reduce the dose gradually if blood glucose shows signs of returning to normal. Side-effects are rare but include diarrhoea, colic, depression and anorexia. Be aware that it is an expensive drug to use for an extended period
* '''Pergolide Mesilate'''. Start treatment per os daily for two weeks then start to reduce the dose gradually if blood glucose shows signs of returning to normal. Side-effects are rare but include diarrhoea, colic, depression and anorexia. Be aware that it is an expensive drug to use for an extended period
* '''Trilostane'''. Use once a day. Give in the afternoon or evening. (Note the licence for this drug is only held for dogs.)
* '''Trilostane'''. Use once a day. Give in the afternoon or evening. (Note the licence for this drug is only held for dogs.)
==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28donkey%29+AND+%28ab%3A%28hyperadrenocorticism%29+OR+ab%3A%28cushing%29%29 Hyperadrenocorticism in donkeys publications]
==References==
==References==
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