Diagnosis and Management of Hypokalemia Associated with Hyperaldosteronism in a Dog

Hyperaldosteronism in a male terrier cross was diagnosed with history of transient period of recumbency, shallow respiration, flaccidity of muscles and ventroflexion of neck. The dog was subjected to physical, haemato-biochemical, radiographic, ultrasonographic and electrocardiographic examination. Supplementary examinations included low dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST), plasma renin activity, blood gas and aldosterone level analysis. Findings of plasma renin activity and aldosterone level analysis, confirmed diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism.