Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals

Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals 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. With complete coverage of the most common endocrine diseases, the book includes chapters on conditions in dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, reptiles, and other species.  Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals is a highly practical resource for any veterinarian treating these common diseases. Key features Provides a quick reference on effectively treating patients with endocrine disorders Offers a consistent presentation for ease of use Covers the most common endocrine diseases encountered in daily practice Written by top veterinary endocrinologists Encompasses small animal, exotic, and equine practice Allows fast access to information in the consulting room or in the field

Chapter 1. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs       Patty Lathan Chapter 2. Hypoadrenocorticism in cats         Danielle Gunn–Moore and Kerry Simpson Chapter 3. Hypoadrenocorticism in other species      Michelle–Campbell–Ward Chapter 4. Critical Illness–Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency       Linda Martin Chapter 5. Hyperadrenocorticism in dogs      Carlos Melian and Ellen Behrend Chapter 6. Primary functioning adrenal tumors producing signs similar to hyperadrenocorticism including atypical syndromes in dogs Kate Hill Chapter 7. Hyperadrenocorticism in cats                    Danielle Gunn–Moore and Kerry Simpson Chapter 8. Primary functioning adrenal tumors producing signs similar to hyperadrenocorticism including atypical syndromes in cats        Danielle Gunn–Moore and Nicki Reed Chapter 9. Hyperadrenocorticism/adrenal disease in ferrets  Nico Schoemaker Chapter 10. Hyperadrenocorticism and primary functioning adrenal tumors in other species           Michelle Campbell–Ward Chapter 11. Hyperadrenocorticism (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) in horses Catherine Mcgowan Chapter 12. Hyperaldosteronism in dogs & cats & other species Andrea Harvey and Kent Refsal Chapter 13. Pheochromocytoma in dogs        Claudia Reusch Chapter 14. Phaeochromocytoma in cats        Danielle Gunn–Moore and Kerry Simpson Chapter 15. Canine diabetes   Jacquie Rand and Linda Fleeman Chapter 16. Feline diabetes    Jacquie Rand Chapter 17. Diabetes in other species Jacquie Rand and Michelle Campbell–Ward Chapter 18. Canine Diabetic Emergencies     Rebecka S Hess Chapter 19. Feline Diabetic ketoacidosis       Jacquie Rand Chapter 20. Insulin resistance syndrome in horses     John Keen Chapter 21. Insulinoma in dogs          Rebecka Hess Chapter 22. Insulinoma in cats           Danielle Gunn–Moore and Kerry Simpson Chapter 23. Insulinoma in other species         Michelle Campbell–Ward and Sue Chen Chapter 24. Glucagonoma, Gastrinoma, other APUDomas   Craig Ruaux and Patrick Carney Chapter 25. Hypothyroidism in dogs David Panciera Chapter 26. Hypothyroidism in cats   Danielle Gunn–Moore Chapter 27. Hypothyroidism in other species Jan Sojka Chapter 28. Hyperthyroidism in dogs            David Panciera Chapter 29. Hyperthyroidism in cats  Mark Peterson Chapter 30. Hyperthyroidism/thyroid neoplasia in other species       Michelle Campbell–Ward Chapter 31. Hypocalcemia in dogs     Dennis Chew and Patricia A Schenck Chapter 32. Hypocalcemia in cats      Dennis Chew and Patricia A Schenck Chapter 33. Hypocalcemia in other species    John Keen and Michael Stanford Chapter 34. Hypercalcemia in dogs    Dennis Chew and Patricia A. Schenck Chapter 35. Hypercalcemia in cats     Patricia A. Schenck and Dennis Chew Chapter 36. Hypercalcemia in other species   Michelle Campbell–Ward Chapter 37. Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in reptiles   Kevin Eatwell Chapter 38. Hyposomatotrophism in dogs     Annemarie Voorbij Kooistra Chapter 39. Hyposomatotrophism in cats       Danielle Gunn–Moore and Nicki Reed Chapter 40. Acromegaly in dogs        Annemarie Voorbij Kooistra Chapter 41. Acromegaly in cats          David Church and Stijn Niessen Chapter 42. Diabetes insipidus in dogs          Katherine Lunn and Kathy James Chapter 43. Diabetes insipidus in cats            Nicki Reed Chapter 44. Hyponatremia, SIADH and Renal Salt Wasting            Kathy James Chapter 45. Estrogen and Androgen related Disorders         Cheri Johnson Chapter 46. Progesterone and Prolactin–related disorders, adrenal dysfunction & sex hormones     Cheri Johnson Chapter 47. Pathologic Reproductive endocrinology in other species John Keen and Michelle Campbell–Ward

Jacquie Rand, 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. Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM, is Joezy Griffin Professor in Internal Medicine at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Danielle Gunn–Moore, 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. Michelle Campbell–Ward,  BSc, BVSc(Hons I), DZooMed(Mammalian), MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, is Veterinarian at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Australia.

“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.”  ( Veterinary Record , 10 August 2013) “A practical tool for the busy practitioner.”  ( Vets Today, 1 June 2013)