Sammy’s Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Posted 10 May 2008 at 10:06 AM
Sammy presented to AAE due to respiratory distress and vomiting. Sammy had been diagnosed as a diabetic by the regular veterinarian but his response to the initial insulin treatment was poor. After a thorough evaluation it was determined that continued hyperglycemia had led to a condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis turns the blood into an acid that makes animals very ill, but after several days of critical care Sammy returned to full health and is currently doing well with his new insulin. Sammy is wonderful cat and a great patient. We are always happy to see him when his owner drops by for a visit!