Book, BSAVA Manual of Endocrinology in Dogs and Cats 4/15[LS]

Practical, didactic and comprehensive, this work represents an excellent reference tool for students, veterinarians and other professionals working in this area. The information provided can be easily applied to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases, for the benefit of patients and their owners. Much improved, this is the 4th edition of BSAVA | Manual of Endocrinology in Dogs and Cats presents completely revised and updated content based on the numerous scientific advances that have occurred since the publication of the third edition. Among the new developments, the following stand out: the increased importance of several endocrine diseases, such as acromegaly and hyperaldosteronism in cats; the recommendation of a specific diet and new types of insulin in cats with diabetes; the use of new medications, such as trilostane and methimazole, which are currently considered routine; and clarification of the genetic risks associated with various diseases. Main features Fully updated content New chapter, which presents the principles for interpreting endocrine test results and discusses how test performance can be assessed, increasing diagnostic reliability Five parts, presented in a standardized format, on glands and their diseases, to assist in the review of information, detailing physiology, etiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment Final part completely reformulated, in order to focus on the solution of clinical and clinicopathological abnormalities, with a dimension from the point of view of endocrinology.