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Horses diagnosed with insulin resistance should receive diets low in what?

Why is it best to monitor a cat’s response to insulin by using a serum fructosamine level?

Why would you use the identification dot when taking radiographs?  

Which of the following conditions is managed with trilostane?

Which hereditary syndrome is associated with hearing loss and kidney abnormalities?  

______ is the most frequently seen disorder of the thyroid in cats, whereas _________ is more common in dogs.

Owners of diabetic animals that are on insulin do NOT need to do which of the following?

What is meant by the term PU/PD?

A dog presents to the practice with a history of waxing and waning vomiting, lethargy, and decreased appetite for several months. Blood work results are 122 mmoL/L sodium (low) and 7.8 mmoL/L potassium (high).  What disease can cause these clinical signs and electrolyte changes?

A client owning a diabetic cat calls the practice and says that their cat has just had a seizure and collapsed. They gave the cat its usual dose of insulin that morning but the animal has not eaten anything during the day.  What should the next recommendation be?