Description
- 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).
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: THE PITUITARY GLAND1. Water Metabolism and Diabetes Insipidus2. Disorders of Growth HormoneSECTION 2: THE THYROID GLAND3. Hypothyroidism4. Feline Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)5. Canine Thyroid Tumors and HyperthyroidismSECTION 3: THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS6. Canine Diabetes Mellitus7. Feline Diabetes Mellitus8. Diabetic Ketoacidosis9. Beta-Cell Neoplasia: InsulinomaSECTION 4: THE ADRENAL GLAND10. Canine Hyperadrenocorticism 11. Adrenocortical Diseases in Cats12. Hypoadrenocorticism13. Pheochromocytoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 14. Glucocorticoid TherapySECTION 5: PARATHYROID GLAND15. Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism16. Hypocalcemia and Primary Hypoparathyroidism
