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