Veterinarians and veterinary technicians may find this case report informative and validating as they consider individual pet therapies.
Source: JAAHA Nov/Dec 2015, page 419.
Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in a Labrador Retriever: Long-Term Management. A three-month old, female, entire Labrador retriever presented with vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and stunted growth. Diagnostics revealed the presence of juvenile diabetes mellitus and concurrent exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic histopathology showed severe pancreatic atrophy. Successful treatment was achieved with a combination of insulin and pancreatic enzymes. This report describes successful long-term treatment of juvenile diabetes mellitus and concurrent exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in a dog.
INSIGHTS: While highly technical, the report may help sales and marketing personnel better understand the complexity of juvenile diabetes mellitus with concurrent exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Reps selling diabetes products may benefit from discussing the report with key veterinarians in their territories.