Endocrinology

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

Why you may be seeing more cases, better insight into causes and best treatment practices-plus exclusive bonus material on Dr. David Bruyette, the Cushing superfan.

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

We asked Dave Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM, how hes using at-home blood glucose monitoring to improve care for diabetic pets, and how he convinces veterinary clients to overcome their fear of needles and injections. Heres what he said.

Our experts weigh in on this compelling study from Japan.

Six manufacturers receive letters from the FDA ordering them to cease marketing the veterinary products.

When to suspect that food is at fault-and what to do about it.

Test your knowledge of what these LDDS test results mean.

Come along as Dr. David Bruyette cuts through the mysteries of this potential confounding factor in diabetic patients.

We know you like to save pet owners money. Dr. Dave Bruyette explains how, in the long run, at-home blood glucose monitoring does just that.

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.

Drs. David Bruyette and Karen Felsted face off on how to charge-or not charge-clients for consultations.

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.

Cushing's syndrome refers to all causes of hyperadrenocorticism with overproduction of cortisol.

Canine hypothyroidism, while a common endocrinopathy in the dog, may be over diagnosed due to confusion/inconsistencies in establishing a definitive diagnosis.

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

How to make in-house blood glucose curves in cats comfortable for all.