Abstract
Conclusions
1. Diabetic dogs are more susceptible to tetany after partial parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy than non-diabetic dogs after the same procedure.
2. The removal of the thyroid in diabetic dogs seems to check the glycosuria provided tetany does not occur.
3. If tetany does occur intravenous injections of calcium lactate may act as a palliative in checking temporarily both the tetanic seizures and glycosuria.
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