Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Commonly referred to as DKA. DKA is a serious, life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus caused by the body's insufficient insulin.
What is it?
As the body breaks down fat instead of glucose for energy, ketones that are produced which are acids that can build up in the blood and urine. It is most commonly seen in newly diagnosed diabetic dogs.
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