Equine Urinary Cases Seminar Flashcards
1
Q
What is the maximum normal volume a normal horse should drink?
A
100ml/kg/day
2
Q
What test is the first line test for PPID in horses?
A
ACTH
3
Q
What pharmaceutical should you treat horses with PPID with?
A
Pergolide
4
Q
What is the most common clinical sign of a granulosa cell tumour?
A
Stallion-like behaviour
5
Q
What is the best blood test for diagnosis of a granulosa cell tumour?
A
AMH
6
Q
How do you test for EMS in horses and what would you expect the results to be?
A
Dynamic insulin and glucose after giving karo-light syrup.
Hyperinsulinaemia and normoglycaemia
7
Q
What is the best blood test to do to see if a horse is hyperlipaemic?
A
Triglycerides
8
Q
Which blood test should you take to check for liver function and damage in horses?
A
GGT and bile acids
