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<p><i>Contributors x</i></p> <p><i>Preface xv</i></p> <p>1 Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs 1<br /> <i>Patty Lathan</i></p> <p>2 Hypoadrenocorticism in Cats 22<br /> <i>Danièlle Gunn-Moore and Kerry Simpson</i></p> <p>3 Hypoadrenocorticism in Other Species 28<br /> <i>Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>4 Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency (Previously Known as Relative Adrenal Insufficiency) 36<br /> <i>Linda Martin</i></p> <p>5 Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs 43<br /> <i>Ellen N. Behrend and Carlos Melian</i></p> <p>6 Primary Functioning Adrenal Tumors Producing Signs Similar to Hyperadrenocorticism Including Atypical Syndromes in Dogs 65<br /> <i>Kate Hill</i></p> <p>7 Hyperadrenocorticism in Cats 71<br /> <i>Danièlle Gunn-Moore and Kerry Simpson</i></p> <p>8 Primary Functioning Adrenal Tumors Producing Signs Similar to Hyperadrenocorticism Including Atypical Syndromes in Cats 80<br /> <i>Nicki Reed and Danièlle Gunn-Moore</i></p> <p>9 Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets 86<br /> <i>Nico J. Schoemaker</i></p> <p>10 Hyperadrenocorticism and Primary Functioning Adrenal Tumors in Other Species (Excluding Horses and Ferrets) 95<br /> <i>Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>11 Hyperadrenocorticism (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) in Horses 100<br /> <i>Catherine McGowan</i></p> <p>12 Primary Hyperaldosteronism 115<br /> <i>Andrea M. Harvey and Kent R. Refsal</i></p> <p>13 Pheochromocytoma in Dogs 128<br /> <i>Claudia E. Reusch</i></p> <p>14 Pheochromocytoma in Cats 137<br /> <i>Danièlle Gunn-Moore and Kerry Simpson</i></p> <p>15 Canine Diabetes Mellitus 143<br /> <i>Linda Fleeman and Jacquie Rand</i></p> <p>16 Feline Diabetes Mellitus 169<br /> <i>Jacquie Rand</i></p> <p>17 Diabetes Mellitus in Other Species 191<br /> <i>Michelle L. Campbell-Ward and Jacquie Rand</i></p> <p>18 Canine Diabetic Emergencies 201<br /> <i>Rebecka S. Hess</i></p> <p>19 Feline Diabetic Ketoacidosis 209<br /> <i>Jacquie Rand</i></p> <p>20 Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance Syndrome in Horses 217<br /> <i>John Keen</i></p> <p>21 Insulinoma in Dogs 229<br /> <i>Rebecka S. Hess</i></p> <p>22 Insulinoma in Cats 240<br /> <i>Danièlle Gunn-Moore and Kerry Simpson</i></p> <p>23 Insulinomas in Other Species 245<br /> <i>Sue Chen and Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>24 Gastrinoma, Glucagonoma, and Other APUDomas 253<br /> <i>Craig Ruaux and Patrick Carney</i></p> <p>25 Hypothyroidism in Dogs 263<br /> <i>David Panciera</i></p> <p>26 Hypothyroidism in Cats 273<br /> <i>Danièlle Gunn-Moore</i></p> <p>27 Hypothyroidism in Other Species 278<br /> <i>Janice Sojka Kritchevsky</i></p> <p>28 Hyperthyroidism in Dogs 291<br /> <i>David Panciera</i></p> <p>29 Hyperthyroidism in Cats 295<br /> <i>Mark E. Peterson</i></p> <p>30 Hyperthyroidism/Thyroid Neoplasia in Other Species 311<br /> <i>Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>31 Hypocalcemia in Dogs 315<br /> <i>Patricia A. Schenck and Dennis Chew</i></p> <p>32 Hypocalcemia in Cats 326<br /> <i>Patricia A. Schenck and Dennis Chew</i></p> <p>33 Hypocalcemia in Other Species 335<br /> <i>Michael Stanford, John Keen and Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>34 Hypercalcemia in Dogs 356<br /> <i>Patricia A. Schenck and Dennis Chew</i></p> <p>35 Hypercalcemia in Cats 373<br /> <i>Dennis Chew and Patricia A. Schenck</i></p> <p>36 Hypercalcemia in Other Species 385<br /> <i>Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>37 Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Reptiles 396<br /> <i>Kevin Eatwell</i></p> <p>38 Hyposomatotropism in Dogs 404<br /> <i>Annemarie M.W.Y. Voorbij and Hans S. Kooistra</i></p> <p>39 Hyposomatotropism in Cats 416<br /> <i>Nicki Reed and Danièlle Gunn-Moore</i></p> <p>40 Acromegaly in Dogs 421<br /> <i>Hans S. Kooistra</i></p> <p>41 Acromegaly in Cats 427<br /> <i>David Church and Stijn J. M. Niessen</i></p> <p>42 Diabetes Insipidus and Polyuria/Polydipsia in Dogs 436<br /> <i>Katharine F. Lunn and Katherine M. James</i></p> <p>43 Diabetes Insipidus in Cats 450<br /> <i>Nicki Reed and Danièlle Gunn-Moore</i></p> <p>44 Hyponatremia, SIADH, and Renal Salt Wasting 458<br /> <i>Katherine M. James</i></p> <p>45 Estrogen- and Androgen-Related Disorders 467<br /> <i>Cheri A. Johnson</i></p> <p>46 Progesterone and Prolactin-Related Disorders; Adrenal Dysfunction and Sex Hormones 487<br /> <i>Cheri A. Johnson</i></p> <p>47 Pathologic Reproductive Endocrinology in Other Species 504<br /> <i>John Keen and Michelle L. Campbell-Ward</i></p> <p>Index 512</p>

<p>“The chapters have been written by a panel of internationally renowned authors, presenting the latest knowledge and treatment guidelines. It is therefore not only designed for the general practitioner needing help in the busy daily practice, but also for specialists in internal medicine.”  (<i>Veterinary</i> <i>Record</i><i>,</i> 10 August 2013)</p> <p>“A practical tool for the busy practitioner.”  (<i>Vets Today,</i> 1 June 2013)</p>

<p><b>Jacquie Rand,</b> BSVc, DVSc, MACVS, DACVIM, is Professor of Companion Animal Health at the University of Queensland, Australia. She is also Director of the Centre for Companion Animal Health.</p> <p><b>Ellen Behrend,</b> VMD, PhD, DACVIM, is Joezy Griffin Professor in Internal Medicine at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.</p> <p><b>Danielle Gunn-Moore,</b> BSc, BVM&S, PhD, FHEA, MACVSc, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, is Professor of Feline Medicine and Head of Companion Animal Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.</p> <p><b>Michelle Campbell-Ward, </b>BSc, BVSc(Hons I), DZooMed(Mammalian), MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, is Veterinarian at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Australia.</p>

<p><i>Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals</i> offers fast access to clinically relevant information on managing the patient with endocrine disease. Written by leading experts in veterinary endocrinology, each chapter takes the same structure to aid in the rapid retrieval of information, offering information on pathogenesis, signalment, clinical signs, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention for a broad list of endocrine disorders.  Chapters begin with brief summaries for quick reference, then delve into greater detail.</p> <p>With complete coverage of the most common endocrine diseases, the book includes chapters on conditions in dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, reptiles, and other species.  <i>Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals</i> is a highly practical resource for any veterinarian treating these common diseases.</p> <p><b>Key features</b></p> <ul> <li>Provides a quick reference on effectively treating patients with endocrine disorders</li> <li>Offers a consistent presentation for ease of use</li> <li>Covers the most common endocrine diseases encountered in daily practice</li> <li>Written by top veterinary endocrinologists</li> <li>Encompasses small animal, exotic, and equine practice</li> <li>Allows fast access to information in the consulting room or in the field</li> </ul>

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