This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses the importance of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases, as well as cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols.

 

New to this edition: 

•NEW! Updated content includes the latest information on: thyroid disease; current imaging studies; atypical Addison's disease; atypical Cushing's disease; idiopathic hypercalcemia in cats; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; diagnostics and treatments; and radiotherapy.

•NEW! Integration of sound nutrition practices into the treatment of endocrine disorders ensures that you have the knowledge you need to efficiently treat these disorders.

•NEW! Expanded coverage provides more information on geriatric dogs and cats and the latest findings regarding the treatment of diabetes (two factors which are often interrelated).

SECTION 1 THE PITUITARY GLAND

1. Water Metabolism and Diabetes Insipidus

2. Disorders of Growth Hormone

 

SECTION 2: THE THYROID GLAND

3. Hypothyroidism

4. Feline Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)

5. Canine Thyroid Tumors and Hyperthyroidism

 

SECTION 3: THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS

6. Canine Diabetes Mellitus

7. Feline Diabetes Mellitus

8. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

9. Beta-Cell Neoplasia: Insulinoma

 

SECTION 4: THE ADRENAL GLAND

10. Canine Hyperadrenocorticism

11. Adrenocortical Diseases in Cats

12. Hypoadrenocorticism

13. Pheochromocytoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

14. Glucocorticoid Therapy

 

SECTION 5: PARATHYROID GLAND

15. Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism

16. Hypocalcemia and Primary Hypoparathyroidism

Edward C. Feldman, DVM, DACVIM, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA

 

Richard W. Nelson, DVM, Dipl ACVIM, Professor, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA

Claudia E. Reusch, DVM, DECVIM.CA, Professor, Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland

 

J. Catharine R. Scott-Moncrieff, MA, Vet MB, MS, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine), DSAM, DECVIM (Companion Animal), Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana