Endocrinology

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A comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of this common veterinary endocrine disease.

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Identification may be found in the difference in glucose concentrations between veterinary patients plasma and peritoneal fluid.

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Veterinary practices have scant guidance on using the drug in dogs.

Prominent endocrinologist says veterinarians may soon be able to do more than treat clinical signs.

A new approach to an old problem

Don't rely too heavily on T4 concentrations since cats can have a false elevation.

Recent studies have shown the prevalence of this disorder is higher than what we thought even a decade ago.

A review of the veterinary literature reveals when this phenomenon may more likely occur.

More cats may be affected by this disease than you think, and even cats with subclinical or mild forms may benefit from thyroid replacement therapy.

Bonding hormone improves cue-taking ability in dogs, researchers assert.

Investigating the best way to monitor dogs with hyperadrenocorticism and whether fructosamine concentrations can be used to monitor glycemic control in diabetic patients.

Knowing the barriers to care may aid in educating clients and addressing concerns that may impede care.

Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder in dogs and cats.

Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism

Insulin resistance is a condition in which a normal amount of insulin produces a suboptimal biologic response.

Hyperthyroidism is recognized as the most common endocrinopathy of older cats. Despite worldwide occurrence, the pathogenesis of feline hyperthyroidism remains unclear.