Background: In humans with sepsis, hypophosphatemia is a marker of illness severity and a negative prognostic indicator. Hypophosphatemia has not been previously investigated in dogs with sepsis, however. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hypophosphatemia in dogs, the prevalence of...

Spontaneous, severe, acute hypophosphataemia is an unusual finding in dogs. This case report describes the presentation of a seven-year-old Greyhound with an acute history of polypnoea. Clinical examination revealed an increased rectal temperature, congested mucous membranes, pain on flexion of the ...

The use of rapid-acting insulin analogs as routes of administration other than IV has never been described for the treatment of dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of a new protocol based on IM administration of insulin lispro with that of...

Three dogs that presented to the emergency service in severely emaciated body conditions were admitted to the hospital for monitoring and refeeding. During their hospitalization, all three dogs developed electrolyte derangements or required supplementation to prevent hypophosphatemia and...

The purpose of this report was to describe the successful recognition and management of neuromuscular dysfunction secondary to severe, acute hypophosphatemia in an adult dog with a 2 day history of vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Radiographs were suggestive of a foreign body obstruction,...

Background: There is a growing interest in health care of elderly dogs; however, scientific information about physical and laboratory examination findings in this age group is limited. Objectives: To describe systolic blood pressure (SBP), and results of physical examination and laboratory tests in ...

Phosphorus is an essential electrolyte for numerous functions within the body. Phosphorus is the most abundant intracellular anion within the body, and is essential for numerous metabolic processes (e.g. muscle contraction and nerve conduction). Phosphate ions also play a vital role in acid-base...

A 4-year-old, weighing 7.6 kg, castrated male, Pug presented with ingestion of gastric cavity foreign body. Physical examination revealed panting, retching and hyper-salivation. Blood chemistry and complete blood cell count were normal, but hypophosphatemia was observed. An abdominal radiograph...