Open AccessHypoglycemia and severe lactic acidosis in a dog following metformin exposure
Author(s) -
Barrella Nicole,
Eisenberg Beth,
Simpson Stephanie Nicole
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1255
Subject(s) - metformin , medicine , lactic acidosis , hypoglycemia , adverse effect , acidosis , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , pharmacology , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Key Clinical Message Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis are rare complications with metformin use in humans. As metformin is not commonly used in veterinary medicine, severe adverse effects secondary to exposure are not known. Awareness of potentially life‐threatening complications with metformin exposure is an important addition to the veterinary literature.