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Diabetes mellitus in a population of 180,000 insured dogs: incidence, survival, and breed distribution.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Fall Tove, Hamlin Helene Hansson, Hedhammar Ake, Kämpe Olle, Egenvall Agneta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Canine diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy with an unclear etiology. For a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, there is a need for comprehensive epidemiologic studies. Earlier studies have shown that the risk of disease is higher in certain dog breeds. HYPOTHESIS: Incidence, age of onset, survival and sex proportion of DM vary by breed. ANIMALS: Data from a cohort of...
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