While most cases of pancreatitis in dogs are thought to be idiopathic, potential risk factors
are identified. In this article we provide a state‐of‐the‐art overview of suspected risk factors …

Canine diabetes is a syndrome resulting from a wide spectrum of clinical pathophysiological
processes that cause a similar set of clinical signs. Various causes of insulin deficiency and …

An 8‐year‐old male neutered Miniature Schnauzer was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
based on fasting hyperglycemia and glucosuria after a 2‐week history of polydipsia and …

Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease that has significant negative impacts on humans and
our companion animals, including dogs and cats. Obesity occurs with multiple comorbidities …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important endocrine disorder of dogs. The
objectives of this study were to estimate prevalence and incidence of DM in dogs, and to …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important endocrine disorder in dogs. This study
explored prior exposure to glucocorticoids or antibiotic treatment as risk factors for …

This two-part article discusses the mechanisms by which genetic variation can influence the
risk of complex diseases, with a focus on canine diabetes mellitus. In Part 1, presented here …

Simple Summary Canine diabetes mellitus (CDM) is a multifactorial condition caused by
insufficient insulin secretion, inadequate insulin action on peripheric tissues, or both. This …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypothyroidism are common canine
endocrinopathies. Both canine DM and primary hypothyroidism are assumed to originate …

Background Canine diabetes mellitus has mostly been studied in northern European,
Australian and American populations, whereas other regions have received less attention …