BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Ed.
By Editors Mooney, Carmel and Peterson, Mark
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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 manual is divided into sections covering each endocrine gland and the major and minor endocrine disorders of each species. A separate section deals with relevant presenting complaints in a problem oriented manner. The manual has kept the emphasis on the common problems encountered in investigating and treating endocrine diseases. 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 alopecia in dogs; Investigation of adrenal masses; Investigation of hyperlipidaemia; Index.
4th Edition. 304 pages. Updated. This Manual is available as a Paperback and as an eBook (2015) at the British Small Animal Association (BSAVA). The eBook may be purchased by Members only. Provides practical information. Suitable for veterinary surgeons in general practice, students, nurses and graduates embarking on further qualifications. May also be purchased at Wiley.
ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-905319-28-2; eBook: 978-1-905319-89-3
BSAVA Item: P00106 (Paperback); PE00106 (eBook)
This book is a part of BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association Series.
Price: BSAVA Members can claim their membership discount by ordering directly from the BSAVA: Members: £49.00 Non-Members: £80.00
Year: 2012
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