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==Laboratory Tests==
 
==Laboratory Tests==
 
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
Specific treatments for Ketosis include:
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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
IV Glucose - can also be given alongside Insulin
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Oral Propylene Glycol - precursor for glucose  
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Corticosteroids (Dexamethasone) - acts as a gluconeogenic and appetite stimulant  
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Force feeding with a stomach tube
      
Identifying and correcting any underlying disease that may be contributing to anorexia or inappetance.
 
Identifying and correcting any underlying disease that may be contributing to anorexia or inappetance.
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