Canine and Feline Endocrinology

ISBN-13: 9781455744565 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 688 str.

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff

Opis

No other title offers such dedication to the depth, experience, and focus of endocrinology as Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Edition. Comprehensive coverage includes virtually every common and uncommon condition in endocrinology, plus the most updated information on nutrition, geriatric care, pathophysiology, testing procedures, and cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. With its logical, step-by-step guidance for decision making, diagnosis, and prescribing, you will be well-equipped to care for the wide spectrum of endocrine and metabolic disorders in dogs and cats.

Spis treści

SECTION 1: THE PITUITARY GLAND 1. Water Metabolism and Diabetes Insipidus 2. Disorders of Growth Hormone

SECTION 2: THE THYROID GLAND 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Feline Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis) 5. Canine Thyroid Tumors and Hyperthyroidism

SECTION 3: THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS 6. Canine Diabetes Mellitus 7. Feline Diabetes Mellitus 8. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 9. Beta-Cell Neoplasia: Insulinoma

SECTION 4: THE ADRENAL GLAND 10. Canine Hyperadrenocorticism 11. Adrenocortical Diseases in Cats 12. Hypoadrenocorticism 13. Pheochromocytoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 14. Glucocorticoid Therapy

SECTION 5: PARATHYROID GLAND 15. Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism 16. Hypocalcemia and Primary Hypoparathyroidism

O autorze

Richard W. Nelson ist DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Internal Medicine). Er hält eine Professor am Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis inne.