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Cortisol Testing Challenges: Diagnosis and Monitoring of Adrenal Diseases (Sponsored by IDEXX)
February 10th 2011This online on-demand archived Webinar provides an overview of the available diagnostic tests for canine hypoadrenocorticism and hyperadrenocorticism. Current treatment recommendations including therapeutic monitoring protocols will also be reviewed. (1 CE credit)
The Diagnosis and Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism (Sponsored by IDEXX)
January 13th 2011In this online on-demand archived Webinar, Dr. Nelson reviews the clinical manifestations and criteria used to establish a diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism. He examines the interpretation of thyroid hormone test results and the diagnostic options for occult hyperthyroidism. (1 CE credit)
Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Hypothyroidism (Sponsored by IDEXX)
January 13th 2011This online on-demand archived Webinar provides an overview of the available diagnostic tests for hypothyroidism. Current treatment recommendations including, therapeutic monitoring protocols, are reviewed. (1 CE credit)
Feline diabetes mellitus (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Diabetes mellitus (DM) can be defined as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia, which results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. DM can occur because of disease affecting the endocrine pancreas and other endocrinopathies such as acromegaly.
Inflammatory liver disease in the cat (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Inflammatory liver disease is second only to hepatic lipidosis as a cause of hepatobiliary disease in cats in the United States. Inflammatory liver diseases have been traditionally classified by their cellular infiltrate and pattern of distribution.
Inflammatory liver diseases in the dog (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010The liver plays an important role in carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism as well as vitamin and mineral storage. The liver is also vital in detoxification of metabolic products (ammonia, uric acid), hormones and drugs. There are several diseases of the liver in the dog that can result in inflammation. The two most common, acute and chronic hepatitis, will be the focus of this discussion.
Feline endocrine emergencies (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most commonly encountered endocrine emergencies in small animal practice. DKA is typically seen in previously undiagnosed diabetics and less commonly occurs in patients that are on inadequate amounts of insulin.
Feline pancreatitis (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Cats have a different embryological development and anatomy of the pancreas from other species. In cats, unlike other species, the pancreatic duct is the main functional duct; the accessory pancreatic duct usually does not persist. In dogs the pancreatic duct is of minor importance and may be absent.
Portosystemic vascular anomalies in dogs and cats (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010The normal liver receives arterial blood from the hepatic artery and venous blood from the portal vein. Regarding arterial blood flow, the celiac artery branches off of the aorta and the hepatic artery branches off of the celiac artery.
What's new, what's old, and what works in diabetes mellitus (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrinopathies seen in cats. DM arises from a variety of pathophysiological causes. Causes of DM in cats include islet-specific amyloid deposition, chronic pancreatitis, obesity, infection, other illness, drugs, etc.
Hypothyroidism in dogs (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Thyroid hormones influence many body systems. Thyroid hormones are involved in the development of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Thyroid hormones are also important to normal cardiorespiratory function, other hormones and enzyme systems, and red cell synthesis to name a few.
Insulin therapy in the dog and cat (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Insulin has become increasingly important in the treatment of dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus. Almost all dogs are classified with insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes mellitus. Although up to 60% of cats are non insulin-dependent or type 2 diabetics at the time of diagnosis1, early intervention with exogenous insulin is an important component to achieving remission and preserving the function of insulin-secreting beta cells.
Pheochromocytomas in dogs and cats (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010The adrenal gland consists of two distinct regions, the outer cortex and inner medulla. The cortex consists of three distinct layers that produce mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), glucocorticoids and androgens. Collectively these hormones are sometimes referred to as corticosteroids. The medulla produces catecholamines including epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine.
Feline idiopathic hypercalcemia (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010Calcium in circulation occurs in three forms: calcium bound to proteins (approximately 40%), calcium complexed to various anions such as citrate and phosphate (8%), and ionized calcium (iCa, approximately 52%. The latter is the biologically active form of calcium and clinically-relevant hypercalcemia only exists when the ionized fraction of calcium is elevated.