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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Hyperlipaemia is a common complication of any stress, management change or illness. Early detection and treatment are essential as, in the latter stages, mortality rates are high. Obese animals are at higher risk, but any donkey can be affected.
===Risk Factors===
===Risk Factors===
===Treatment===
===Treatment===
The treatment consists of supportive therapy, drenching or stomachtubing, as well as the administration of intravenous fluids, depending on the severity of the attack. [[Antibiotics]], [[NSAIDs]] and drugs to prevent gastric ulcers are usually given.
* '''NSAID s:''' Flunixin meglumine as a minimum anti-endotoxic dose
* '''NSAID s:''' Flunixin meglumine as a minimum anti-endotoxic dose
Parenteral nutrition may become more widely available in the future. This could be useful, but is currently expensive.
Parenteral nutrition may become more widely available in the future. This could be useful, but is currently expensive.
==Nursing Care==
The early signs are subtle behavioural changes, appearing slightly dull and with a reduced appetite. A '''blood sample''' should be taken immediately. Milky serum is an indicator of the condition, which will be confirmed by raised triglyceride levels on laboratory analysis.
Keep the donkey eating, hand-feed it and consult the owners with regard to its favourite treats. Turn the donkey out for gentle exercise at grass, or walk in hand, allowing it to browse in the hedgerow. Groom and spend time with the donkey. Early detection and good nursing are important for a successful outcome.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
* Grove, V. (2008) Hyperlipaemia In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 4
* Grove, V. (2008) Hyperlipaemia In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 4
* Dabinett, S. (2008) Nursing care In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 18
* Fowler, J. N. (1989). ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey. Second Edition.'' E.D. Svendsen (ed). Whittet Books Ltd. pp 108-109.
* Fowler, J. N. (1989). ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey. Second Edition.'' E.D. Svendsen (ed). Whittet Books Ltd. pp 108-109.
* Jeffcott, L. N., Field, J. R. (1985). ‘Current Concepts of hyperlipaemia in horses and ponies’. ''Veterinary Record'' 116. p 461.
* Jeffcott, L. N., Field, J. R. (1985). ‘Current Concepts of hyperlipaemia in horses and ponies’. ''Veterinary Record'' 116. p 461.