Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner PDF is a quick reference meant to provide the core clinical information needed for effective diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders in the dog and cat. This title deals specifically with endocrine problems that can be managed by the general practitioner, making it ideal for daily clinical use. Consistent organization provides clear guidelines for diagnosis of suspected diseases based on clinical signs, routine and special laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging. The book provides an easy to use formulary of commonly used drugs and discusses management complications that may arise during treatment. It also includes protocols for managing and treatment complications and patient monitoring.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Polydipsia and Polyuria Introduction Some Helpful Hints Overview Causes of Polyuria and Polydipsia Diagnostic Approach Further Diagnostics Diabetes Insipidus Section 2 Disorders of Growth Hormone Acromegaly Overview Clinical Signs Cats Dogs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Congenital Growth Hormone Deficiency Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 3Â Hypothyroidism Overview Common Clinical Signs Uncommon Clinical Signs Feline Hypothyroidism Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Section 4 Hyperthyroidism Overview Common Clinical Signs Canine Hyperthyroidism Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Ancillary Testing Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Section 5 Hyperadrenocorticism Canine Hyperadrenocorticism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Screening Tests for Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism Discrimination Tests for Differentiating PDH from Adrenal Tumor Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Feline Hyperadrenocorticism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Tests for Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 6 Hypoadrenocorticism Overview Common Clinical Signs Uncommon Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Feline Hypoadrenocorticism Section 7 Hyperaldosteronism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 8 Pheochromocytoma Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 9 Diabetes Mellitus Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Exercise Diet Insulin Treatment Monitoring Insulin Treatment Oral Hypoglycemic Agents Insulin Treatment and General Anesthesia Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Prognosis Section 10 Diabetic Ketoacidosis Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Intravenous Fluid Therapy Insulin Therapy Bicarbonate Therapy Phosphate Supplementation Potassium Supplementation Prognosis Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Diabetes Mellitus Section 11 Hypoglycemia Overview Causes of Hypoglycemia Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Emergency Treatment of Hypoglycemic Crisis Management of Non-Emergent Hypoglycemia Prognosis Insulinoma Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Section 12 Hypercalcemia Overview Causes of Hypercalcemia Diagnostic Approach Common Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Further Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Primary Hyperparathyroidism Section 13 Hypocalcemia Overview Causes of Hypocalcemia Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Emergency Treatment of Tetany or Seizures Management of Non-Emergent Hypocalcemia Prognosis Primary Hypoparathyroidism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Appendices 1. Questionnaire for Patients with Diabetes 2. Endocrine Drugs 3. Conversion Formulas for SI and Traditional Units 4. Endocrine Testing Laboratories Index
