Serum Beta Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperthyroidism, or Hepatic Lipidosis

Serum Beta Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperthyroidism, or Hepatic Lipidosis

Background Ketones, including beta hydroxybutyrate (BHB), are produced in conditions of negative energy balance and decreased glucose utilization. Serum BHB concentrations in cats are poorly characterized in diseases other than diabetes mellitus. Hypothesis Serum BHB concentrations will be increased...

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Main Authors: L. Gorman, L.C. Sharkey, P.J. Armstrong, K. Little, A. Rendahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-03-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Ketonuria
Ketosis
Metabolism
Reference intervals
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.13826

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