Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction

by Feldman & Nelson

• ISBN13: 9780721693156
• ISBN10: 0721693156
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-11-03
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses the importance of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases, as well as cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. A complete review of reproduction is presented with the endocrine material, making this text the most inclusive resource overall on the topic. Expansive sections on Canine Male and Female Reproduction. The book is divided into nine sections for an organized and accessible approach to information. Discussions of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases. Explains cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. Logical, step-by-step guidelines aid in accurate decision-making and diagnosis. A new chapter in the Adrenal Gland section (Section 3) addresses feline hyperadrenocorticism. The chapter on diabetes mellitus in the canine and feline has been divided into two chapters in order to explore the specific aspects of the disease in each species. All material has been extensively revised and brought up to date for this edition. Additional tables and algorithms throughout the book summarize and clarify information.

Author Biography

Edward C. Feldman, DVM: School of Veterinary Medicine; University of California, Davis Richard W. Nelson, DVM: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis

Table of Contents

Section One THE PITUITARY GLAND	1	(84)
Water Metabolism and Diabetes Insipidus	2	(43)
Disorders of Growth Hormone	45	(40)
Section Two THE THYROID GLAND	85	(166)
Hypothyroidism	86	(66)
Feline Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)	152	(67)
Canine Thyroid Tumors and Hyperthyroidism	219	(32)
Section Three THE ADERNAL GLAND	251	(234)
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Syndrome)	252	(106)
Hyperadrenocorticism in Cats (Cushing's Syndrome)	358	(36)
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease)	394	(46)
Pheochromocytoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia	440	(24)
Glucocorticoid Therapy	464	(21)
Section Four THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS	485	(174)
Canine Diabetes Mellitus	486	(53)
Feline Diabetes Mellitus	539	(41)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis	580	(36)
Beta-Cell Neoplasia: Insulinoma	616	(29)
Gastrinoma, Glucagonoma, and Other APUDomas	645	(14)
Section Five PARATHYROID GLAND	659	(84)
Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism	660	(56)
Hypocalcemia and Primary Hypoparathyroidism	716	(27)
Section Six RENAL HORMONES AND ATRIAL NATRIURETIC HORMONE	743	(8)
Renal Hormones and Atrial Natriuretic Hormone	744	(7)
Section Seven CANINE FEMALE REPRODUCTION	751	(178)
Ovarian Cycle and Vaginal Cytology	752	(23)
Breeding, Pregnancy, and Parturition	775	(33)
Periparturient Diseases	808	(27)
Induced Abortion, Pregnancy Prevention and Termination, and Mismating	835	(17)
Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex	852	(16)
Infertility, Associated Breeding Disorders, and Disorders of Sexual Development	868	(33)
Vaginal Defects, Vaginitis, and Vaginal Infection	901	(18)
Brucellosis and Transmissible Venereal Tumor	919	(10)
Section Eight CANINE MALE REPRODUCTION	929	(86)
Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation of the Male Reproductive Tract	930	(23)
Disorders of the Penis and Prepuce	953	(8)
Disorders of the Testes and Epididymides	961	(16)
Prostatitis	977	(10)
Infertility	987	(18)
Artificial Insemination, Fresh Extended Semen, and Frozen Semen	1005	(10)
Section Nine FELINE REPRODUCTION	1015	(1)
Feline Reproduction	1016