Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency that occurs when there is not enough insulin in the body to control blood sugar (glucose) levels or the body cannot use the ins… See more

If a diabetic dog undergoes a stressful event, its body secretes stress hormones that interfere with appropriate insulin activity. Stress events that can lead to diabetic ket… See more

The signs noted above can occur with other medical conditions, so it is important for your veterinarian to perform appropriate diagnostic tests to determine if diabetic ketoacidosi… See more

Generally, dogs diagnosed with ketoacidosis, and sick with symptoms, are hospitalized and placed on intravenous fluid therapy to reverse dehydration and ensure adequate fl… See more