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Other medical problems can lead to symptoms similar to those encountered in dogs with hypoglycemia. It is important to exclude these conditions before establishing a definite diagnosis:
An insulinoma is a malignant tumor of the pancreas that secretes excessive amounts of insulin leading to hypoglycemia. They usually occur in middle-aged to older dogs, usually eight to twelve years of...
Anorexia is a term used to describe the situation where an animal loses his appetite and does not want to eat or is unable to eat. Appetite is psychological, as compared to hunger, which is aroused by...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) diseases of dogs. It is a chronic condition in which a deficiency of the hormone insulin impairs the dog's ability to metabolize sugar....
Intestinal parasites, also called worms, are quite common in puppies. Routine deworming usually eliminates infections but does not prevent reinfection. Annual fecal exams typically detect these parasites....
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