Endocrinology
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Part 2: Diagnostic Approach
A diagnostic approach to addressing Cushing’s disease in dogs, or canine pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH), and information needed for laboratory assessment.
Endocrinology
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Clinical Signs, and Laboratory Findings
Diagnosis of Cushing's disease in dogs requires incorporating information from the history, physical examination, and routine laboratory tests.
Endocrinology
An Uncontrolled Diabetic Cat
The prognosis for cats with uncontrolled acromegaly and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is poor to guarded; however, in cats, when the concurrent disease causing insulin resistance is recognized and treated appropriately, a favorable outcome is possible.
Endocrinology
Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Overview, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Addison's disease has an overall low disease prevalence, and when combined with vague clinical signs and nonspecific clinicopathologic abnormalities, diagnosis is challenging.
Endocrinology
Methimazole: Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism
David Bruyette, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine) VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital & Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Consultation Methimazole (oral and transdermal) is a safe and effective medication for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.
Endocrinology
Focus on Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy of dogs and cats, and management can be challenging.
Endocrinology
Focus on Diabetes Mellitus and Seizures
In each issue of Today’s Veterinary Practice, Pet Health by the Numbers correlates specific article topics with statistics provided by Banfield Pet Hospital (banfield.
Endocrinology
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: Challenges Establishing The Diagnosis
Ann Della Maggiore, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, & Richard Nelson, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM University of California–Davis Canine Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, can be challenging to definitively diagnose.
Endocrinology
Feline Diabetes Mellitus Updates on Diagnosis & Treatment
David Bruyette, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, and Karen Eiler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM Feline diabetes mellitus, one of the most commonly encountered feline endocrine diseases, is comprehensively reviewed, with an emphasis on providing up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment based on current literature and research.
Endocrinology
Focus On Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a common condition in both dogs and cats, and small animal practitioners need to feel comfortable with the long-term management of these patients.