Comparison of polydipsia and polyuria in dogs treated with once‐daily or divided twice‐daily oral prednisolone in 12 dogs

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Authors

Eleni Kouklaki · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

A.O. Konstantinidis · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

E. Meletis · University of Thessaly

Polychronis Kostoulas · University of Thessaly

M. N. Saridomichelakis · University of Thessaly

M. P. Tsantarliotou · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

M. E. Mylonakis

Abstract

Once-daily rather than divided-daily dosing is a reasonable option in dogs treated with oral prednisolone to reduce excessive water intake in the clinical setting. Urine specific gravity and osmolality can be used interchangeably for the assessment of urine concentration.

Topics & Keywords

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Ion Transport and Channel Regulation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Small Animal Practice

DOI: 10.1111/jsap.70101

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