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Unfortunately, the prognosis for recovery from the syndrome is poor. |
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*[http://www.kitsandcards.co.uk/Inka/index.html The story's of Inka's bout with nonketonic hyperosmolar syndrome] |
*[http://www.kitsandcards.co.uk/Inka/index.html The story's of Inka's bout with nonketonic hyperosmolar syndrome] |
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+ | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20070808051821/http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/cms/portals/_default/pdfs/capsules/Jan_05_Cap13.pdf Diabetic Crisis in Cats & Concurrent Disease-North American Veterinary Conference-2005] |
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+ | *Intervet information on HHNK in [http://www.cat-dog-diabetes.com/dogs-hhs.asp dogs]. |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/dog-ear-infection Dog ear infection] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org/pancreatitis-in-dogs Pancreatitis in dogs] |
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+ | *[http://ivermectinfordogs.org Ivermectin for dogs] |
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Latest revision as of 08:01, 4 December 2012
Nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome, also known as hyperglycaemic, hyperosmolar non-ketotic (HHNK) syndrome,, or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is an uncommon complication of untreated diabetes mellitus.
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Animals with this syndrome need:
- IV rehydration, more so than with diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Replacement theraphy for potassium and phospate losses.
- A slow reduction in their blood glucose levels.
Unfortunately, the prognosis for recovery from the syndrome is poor.
Further Reading
- Intervet information on HHNK in cats.
- The story's of Inka's bout with nonketonic hyperosmolar syndrome
- Diabetic Crisis in Cats & Concurrent Disease-North American Veterinary Conference-2005
- Intervet information on HHNK in dogs.
- Dog ear infection
- Pancreatitis in dogs
- Ivermectin for dogs