BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology

by Mooney, Carmel T.; Peterson, Mark E.

• ISBN13: 9781905319282
• ISBN10: 1905319282
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-25
• Publisher: BSAVA

Summary

Over recent years several endocrine disorders, such as feline acromegaly and hyperaldosteronism, have become of greater importance and a range of new therapies have emerged that are now considered routine. This new edition has been comprehensively updated, while retaining the emphasis on the common problems encountered in investigating and treating endocrine diseases. Unlike the previous editions, the Manual is divided into sections covering each endocrine gland as this is more traditionally used by endocrinologists. These sections cover the major and minor endocrine disorders of each species. A separate section deals with relevant presenting complaints in a problem oriented manner. This fourth edition provides a ready source of practical information for veterinary surgeons in general practice and will also be useful for undergraduate veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary graduates embarking on further qualifications in small animal medicine. The international range of renowned contributors reflects the current globalization of tests and treatments for endocrine disease.

Author Biography

Carmel T. Mooney MVB MPhil PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
Carmel is a University College Dublin graduate who spent several years in Scotland where she completed both MPhil (The University of Edinburgh) and PhD (The University of Glasgow) theses on feline hyperthyroidism. Following this she returned to UCD where she is currently Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Carmel obtained the European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine (Companion Animals) in 1998 and is also an RCVS Recognized Specialist in Small Animal Medicine (Endocrinology), awarded in recognition of her clinical and research work. She is a Past President of the BSAVA (2005-2006) and was founding Secretary of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology.

Mark E. Peterson DVM DipACVIM
Mark graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976, moved to NYC to do an internship and medical residency at The Animal Medical Center, and then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in endocrinology and nuclear medicine at The New York Hospital--Cornell Medical Center and the AMC, staying on there for over 30 years. In 2009 Mark opened the Animal Endocrine Clinic, a specialty referral hospital. Mark's clinical and research efforts have mainly been directed toward advancing the understanding of canine and feline endocrine disorders, especially diabetes mellitus and thyroid and adrenal disease. He has published more than 450 journal articles, book chapters and research abstracts, and is a frequent speaker at veterinary colleges and scientific seminars.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Hormone assays and collection of samples

Principles of interpreting endocrine test results

The pituitary gland

Disorders of vasopressin production

Pituitary dwarfism

Acromegaly

The parathyroid gland

Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

The thyroid gland: Canine hypothyroidism

Canine hyperthyroidism

Feline hyperthyroidism

Feline hypothyroidism

The pancreas

Canine diabetes mellitus

Feline diabetes mellitus

Insulinoma and other gastrointestinal tract tumours

The adrenal gland

Canine hypoadrenocorticism

Canine hyperadrenocorticism

Feline hyperadrenocorticism

Feline hypoadrenocorticism

Feline hyperaldosteronism

Presenting complaints and their investigation

Investigation of polyuria and polydipsia

Investigation of hypercalcaemia and hypocalcaemia

Investigation of unstable canine diabetes mellitus

Investigation of unstable feline diabetes mellitus

Ketoacidosis; Investigation of hypoglycaemia

Investigation of symmetrical