Hyperadrenocorticism & Other Endocrinopathies
From insidious onset to dramatic acute collapse, endocrine diseases in dogs and cats present some of the most challenging diagnostic and management dilemmas in clinical practice. Nothing about these diseases is easy, and keeping up with the latest recommendations for testing and treatment is paramount for patient health. This clinical resource can help guide you toward this goal.
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This overview discusses diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up strategies for feline hyperthyroidism.
Hyperadrenocorticism can affect multiple organs and metabolic pathways in dogs. Not all cases are the same, and there are numerous possible testing modalities. This quiz-based case study covers all the options from screening through diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Trilostane therapy can have life-threatening complications. Successful management of canine hyperadrenocorticism with trilostane can be simplified with these 5 indicators.
This review of canine hyperthyroidism outlines the causes, signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.
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Do initial ACTH stimulation test results of dogs with hyperadrenocorticism predict a need for higher doses of trilostane? This retrospective study compared initial and final doses of trilostane in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism to get the answer.
Diagnosing hypoadrenocorticism via ACTH stimulation testing can be costly. A new study asks whether urine cortisol:creatinine ratio is an effective option to screen for this serious disease.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is potentially life-threatening, so prompt diagnosis is crucial. This retrospective study asks how many cases of DKA are missed when using traditional criteria.
Total thyroxine (T4) values in the reference range do not necessarily rule out hyperthyroidism in cats. Consider a new way to look at thyroid testing.
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