Chapter 59 Immunosuppressive Agents Clare R. Gregory, Santa Rosa, California Over the last half of the twentieth century immunosuppressive agents have evolved from nonspecific, myelotoxic drugs to agents that target specific…
Chapter 41 Approach to Critical Illness–Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency Linda G. Martin, Pullman, Washington Critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), previously known as relative adrenal insufficiency, is a topic of debate in both…
Web Chapter 18 Interpretation of Endocrine Diagnostic Test Results for Adrenal and Thyroid Disease Robert J. Kemppainen, Auburn, Alabama Ellen N. Behrend, Auburn, Alabama The following questions represent frequent inquiries received by…
Web Chapter 15 Large Pituitary Tumors in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Alan P. Théon, Davis, California Edward C. Feldman, Davis, California The pituitary gland in dogs is suspended by a stalklike projection…
Web Chapter 17 Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets Karen L. Rosenthal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mark E. Peterson, New York, New York Hyperadrenocorticism is a common problem in pet ferrets (3 years of age or older)…
Web Chapter 14 Complications and Concurrent Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism in Dogs David L. Panciera, Blacksburg, Virginia Hypothyroidism can lead to many different clinical abnormalities because of the widespread influence that…
Web Chapter 16 Differential Diagnosis of Hyperkalemia and Hyponatremia in Dogs and Cats Peter P. Kintzer, Westbrook, Maine Mark E. Peterson, New York, New York Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia are the classic electrolyte…
Web Chapter 12 Clinical Use of the Vasopressin Analog Desmopressin for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Insipidus Rhett Nichols, New York, New York Mark E. Peterson, New York, New York Background…
Web Chapter 11 Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Dogs Edward C. Feldman, Davis, California Differential Diagnosis and Diagnostic Approach to Hypercalcemia Differential Diagnosis Hypercalcemia is an abnormality that is usually serendipitously…
Chapter 58 Approach to Canine Hyperlipidemia Panagiotis G. Xenoulis, College Station, Texas Hyperlipidemia refers to an increased concentration of lipids in the blood (serum or plasma). Specifically, an increased blood concentration…
