Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner

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Endocrinology For The Small Animal Practitioner Pdf

By David Panciera and Anthony Carr

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.

Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Polydipsia and Polyuria

  • Overview, Causes, and Diagnostic Approach
  • Further Diagnostics and Diabetes Insipidus

Section 2: Disorders of Growth Hormone

  • Acromegaly in Cats and Dogs: Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
  • Congenital Growth Hormone Deficiency: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis

Section 3: Hypothyroidism

  • Overview, Clinical Signs, and Diagnosis
  • Feline Hypothyroidism and Treatment

Section 4: Hyperthyroidism

  • Overview, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
  • Canine Hyperthyroidism

Section 5: Hyperadrenocorticism

  • Canine Hyperadrenocorticism and Diagnosis
  • Feline Hyperadrenocorticism

Section 6: Hypoadrenocorticism

  • Overview, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
  • Feline Hypoadrenocorticism

Section 7: Hyperaldosteronism

  • Overview, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis

Section 8: Pheochromocytoma

  • Overview, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis

Section 9: Diabetes Mellitus

  • Overview, Diagnosis, Treatment (Exercise, Diet, Insulin, Monitoring)
  • Complications and Prognosis

Section 10: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  • Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Section 11: Hypoglycemia

  • Causes, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment (Emergency and Non-Emergent)
  • Insulinoma

Section 12: Hypercalcemia

  • Causes, Diagnostic Approach, Clinical Signs, Treatment, Prognosis
  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Section 13: Hypocalcemia

  • Causes, Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment (Emergency and Non-Emergent)
  • Primary Hypoparathyroidism

Appendices

  1. Questionnaire for Diabetes Patients
  2. Endocrine Drugs
  3. Conversion Formulas
  4. Endocrine Testing Laboratories

Index

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