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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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Treatment is aimed at restoring normal blood glucose levels. Intravenous dextrose (50%) bolused is a good choice and often results in a quick recovery however animals may relapse.
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Treatment is aimed at restoring normal blood glucose levels.  
 
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Intravenous dextrose (50%) bolused has been the treatment of choice for years. This often often results in a quick recovery however animals may relapse.
Glucocorticoids
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Glucocorticoids also act to increase blood glucose but tend to have longer acting effects.
Propylene glycol is often used as it acts as a precursor to glucose. This can be administered twice daily.
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Propylene glycol can be administered orally andit acts as a precursor to glucose. This can be administered twice daily.
    
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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