Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus is a condition commonly diagnosed in dogs, characterized by chronic
hyperglycemia resulting from a deficiency in insulin secretion or action. This studydiscusses aspects of the diagnosis and therapeutic management of a female Pug dog
referred to a veterinary clinic specializing in endocrinology after presenting persistent
hyperglycemia in serum glucose tests and urinalysis. The patient exhibited signs of
polyuria and polydipsia. The blood glucose level was 560 mg/dL, indicating
hyperglycemia. The urinalysis revealed glucosuria, ketonuria, and bacteriuria.
Additionally, the dog presented with hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia,
findings commonly seen in dogs with diabetes mellitus. The recommended therapy
was the introduction of insulin with frequent glucose monitoring to eliminate the
observed clinical signs of diabetes and prevent the development of chronic
complications, such as cataracts, kidney disease, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Monitoring the patient's glycemic status was also important to avoid sudden drops and
prevent hypoglycemia. With the stabilization of blood glucose levels, the dog was
discharged with instructions for insulin use and compounded medications, including
bezafibrate, silymarin, vitamin E, and ursodeoxycholic acid. The addition of a high-fiber
diet was essential for stabilizing glucose levels, and when combined with an
appropriate therapeutic protocol, it can lead to significant improvement, as observed in
the described case, which showed satisfactory results.
