Two standard poodles were evaluated for painful, episodic muscle cramps affecting their thoracic and pelvic limbs. Both dogs had been diagnosed with hypoadrenocorticism and were being treated with fludrocortisone acetate and prednisone when evaluated for muscle cramps. However, the muscle cramping started approximately 1 month prior to the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism. Findings on general physical examination included lethargy and dehydration. Neurological examination was normal between episodes. Serum biochemical abnormalities included hyperalbuminemia, azotemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia. Altering treatment to desoxycorticosterone pivalate resolved the electrolyte abnormalities and the episodes of muscle cramping in both dogs. The authors conclude that hypoadrenocorticism can be associated with episodes of painful muscle cramping in standard poodles.
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September/October 2002
Internal Medicine|
September 01 2002
Muscle Cramps in Two Standard Poodles With Hypoadrenocorticism
Miyoko Saito, DVM;
Miyoko Saito, DVM
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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Natasha J. Olby, Vet, MB, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology);
Natasha J. Olby, Vet, MB, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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Leticia Obledo, DVM;
Leticia Obledo, DVM
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM
Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc (2002) 38 (5): 437–443.
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Miyoko Saito, Natasha J. Olby, Leticia Obledo, Jody L. Gookin; Muscle Cramps in Two Standard Poodles With Hypoadrenocorticism. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 September 2002; 38 (5): 437–443. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/0380437
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