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Diabetic ketoacidosis
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , e78 (2023); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859152.15.4
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Speakers: Helen Wilson and Emily Thomas
- From: BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023
- Stream: Challenges in the Diabetic Cat
- Lecture Type: For the practice team
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859152.15.4
- Copyright: © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- First broadcast: March 2023
Abstract
Presentation and diagnostics
- Which patients should undergo ketone testing based on their presentation to the veterinary practice
- Understand how to interpret blood versus urine ketones tests
- What are the common blood test abnormalities of patients presenting in DKA
Treatment and additional considerations
- Understand the initial stabilisation of the DKA cat
- What are the different insulin administration regimens available for the DKA cat
- When should a cat be transitioned onto subcutaneous insulin
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