Insulinoma in dogs: a review.

Insulinomas are rare malignant functional pancreatic tumors of the β cells that retain the ability to produce and secrete insulin. Insulinomas are the most common pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in dogs that can induce a variety of clinical signs that result from hypoglycemia and secondary neuroglycopenic and adrenergic effects. Diagnosis and treatment is considered challenging, and the prognosis can be extremely variable depending on the therapeutic choices.

Evaluation of acute congestive heart failure in dogs and cats: 145 cases (2007-2008).

Objective: To characterize the clinical presentation, management, and in-hospital outcomes of dogs and cats diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure (CHF).

Design: Retrospective study of animals seen between January 2007 and May 2008.

Setting: Emergency service at a university teaching hospital.