Hypoparathyroidism in a diabetic dog

당뇨병 이환견에서 발생한 부갑상샘기능저하증 증례

  • Lee, Hye-Jin (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lim, Soo-Jung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Sun-Hee (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Song, Eun-Sik (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Song, Kun-Ho (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
  • 이혜진 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 임수정 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 이선희 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 송은식 (충남대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 송근호 (충남대학교 수의과대학)
  • Accepted : 2009.12.01
  • Published : 2009.12.31

Abstract

A miniature schnauzer (8 years old, male castrated), diagnosed as diabetes mellitus 6 months ahead, were referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of our University with hindlimb stiffness, facial rubbing and tetany. Serum chemistry showed severe hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and measured iPTH (intact pharathyroid hormone) concentration was low (< 3.0 pmol/L). Consistent rate injection of calcium gluconate (282 mg/kg over 30 min) resulted in prompt relief of the tetany. Then typical treatment for hypoparathyroidism (calcium gluconate and dihydrotachysterol per os) with magnesium administration could control the neuromuscular signs. Diabetes mellitus is being controlled by insulin therapy and prescription diet. Hypomagnesemia in diabetic dog may be induced hypoparathyrodism.

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