Insulinoma in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Insulinoma
Organ System: Endocrine

Also called, pancreatic cancer, the condition refers to malignant neoplasms affecting the beta cells of the pancreas. Beta cells secrete insulin, a hormone whose primary function is to regulate glucose levels in the body cells. Insulinomas causes excess secretion of insulin resulting in hypoglycemia. Affected dogs suffer from weakness and/or neurological problems. The most common sign is collapse or loss of consciousness. Seizures and others neurological abnormalities are also common. When a dog collapses due to hypoglycemia, corn syrup may be given to increase glucose levels. Surgery, together with a prescribed diet, can greatly reduce symptoms.

Breeds exposed to Insulinoma – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chow Chow Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chow Chow – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Insulinoma or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.