Diet Recommendations for Dogs with Metastatic Insulinoma

My patient is “Ben,” a 10-year old, male Lab weighing 35 kg that presented with a 2-month history of having strange episodes, whi…

Top Endocrine Publications of 2013: Insulinoma and Other Causes of Hypoglycemia

Insulinoma in a dog, showing a solitary pancreatic nodule In my fourth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publication…

Seizures and Bilateral Adrenal Enlargement in an Older Boxer: Insulinoma, Cushing's Disease, or Something Else?

I'm looking for some advice for Alex, a 10-year old M/N Boxer who has been a long-term patient of mine.  Alex's serious m…

Medical Treatment of Insulinomas

Dietary or medical management of insulinoma is recommended for animals that are showing signs of hypoglycemia and have previously…

Surgical Treatment of Insulinomas

Surgery is the initial treatment of choice for the long-term management of animals with insulinoma. Exploratory celiotomy is usef…

Emergency Management of Insulinoma and Other Causes of Hypoglycemia

Karo syrup can be used by owners at home to help control hypoglycemia. Figure from www.gotoaid.com. Hypoglycemia is a medical eme…

Insulinoma in Dogs, Cat, and Ferrets: Confirming the Diagnosis

Insulinoma, or functional beta-cell tumor, originates from the islet cells of the endocrine portion of the pancreas (1,2). Insuli…

Top Endocrine Publications of 2012: Insulinoma and Other Causes of Hypoglycemia

Insulinoma in a dog, showing up a solidary pancreatic nodule In my fourth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publicat…