In our practice, we discontinue progesterone supplementation between 9 and 12 weeks of gestation. Available evidence suggests that the most common forms of progesterone supplementation are safe in early pregnancy.
Insulinoma in Dogs. Insulinomas are malignant neoplasms -- fast growing cancer cells -- of the beta cells in the pancreas. The beta cells primarily secrete insulin, among other hormones. Insulin produces a variety of effects in the body -- the primary one being to regulate glucose levels throughout the body's cells.
Hemangiosarcoma is initially presented with primary tumors in the spleen, liver, skin or soft tissue of the body. It is highly metastatic and capable of extensive spreading to the brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, muscles and bone. German shepherd dogs are believed to be predisposed to the condition.