Endocrinology

A recent survey defines and demystifies the clinical signs of this disease in cats.

Princess has a five-year history of pedal pruritus that routinely appears in the summer and fall and responds to topical and oral antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment.

This study sought to determine whether cats with early CKD have elevated PTH concentrations compared with healthy geriatric cats.

Schenck waived her right to a preliminary hearing.

Being aware of the more subtle signs of canine hyperadrenocorticism can be key to early diagnosis and initiation of therapy.

A panel of experts discussed the role of nutritional management of feline hyperthyroidism and answered key questions from attendees of a sponsored symposium held at the 2012 Western Veterinary Conference.

A spectrum of abnormalities-sometimes like "small blips on the radar" should raise your level of suspicion.

Read this before you next prescribe this drug for your patients with hyperadrenocorticism.

Dr. Gregory Grauer discusses what causes this abnormal result, including a new culprit that pet owners may be giving as a treat.

Keeping these concerns in mind may help with client communication.

Some diabetic dogs are insufficiently controlled with NPH insulin. Here's a look at a possible alternative.

New research shows sensitivity to trilostane may increase as body weight increases.

Advice on a geriatric cat with hyperthyroidism, renal disease, and diabetes.

A sodium:potassium ratio combined with white blood cell counts may hold the key to diagnosis.

Listen to the experts discuss nutritional management of hyperthroid cats.

Owning a diabetic cat gave this internist additional insights into how best to manage diabetic cats at home.

Dr. David Bruyette helps determine the best course of action.

Dr. David Bruyette tackles the case of a cat with two endocrine diseases.

A Q&A with Dr. Lori Wise reveals strategies for managing diabetic cats and dogs.

A 13-year-old 10.3-lb spayed female domestic shorthaired cat was presented to VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital for progressive and unresolving lethargy over the course of two to three days and one episode of vomiting.

Dr. Joseph Bisignano explains when you should add this disorder to your differential diagnosis list.

Now that you've diagnosed this disorder, it's time to decide whether to treat it medically or surgically.

Dr. Lori A. Wise answers questions about managing the rise in diabetes in companion animals.

The role of this hormone in diagnosing hyperthyroidism is an area of active research in veterinary medicine.

Dr. J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff reveals the keys to insulin control.

What's causing this cat's open-mouth breathing and frantic facial expression?

What is causing this dog's clinical signs?

Dr. David Bruyette helps a reader with a difficult endocrinology case.

Owners think the disease has a greater negative impact on their own lives than on those of their cats.

The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of lower-dose trilostane treatment.