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Canine and Feline Endocrinology & REPROD

This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

  • 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.

De interès para

Veterinary students
Veterinary practitioners

Índice

Section 1. The Pituitary Gland

1. Water Metabolism and Diabetes Insipidus

2. Disorders of growth Hormone
Section 2. The Thyroid Gland

3. Hypothyroidism

4. Feline Hyperthyroidism

5. Canine Thyroid Tumors and Hyperthyroidism
Section 3. The Adrenal Gland

6. Canine Hyperadrenocotcism

7. Feline Hyperadrenocortcism

8. Hypadrencortcism

9. Pheochomocytoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

10. Glucocorticoid Therapy
Section 4. The Endocrine Pancreas

11. Canine Diabetes Mellitus

12. Feline Diabetes Mellitus

13. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

14. Beta-Cell Neoplasia; Insulinoma

15. Gastrinoma, Glucagonoma, and other APUDomas
Section 5. The Parathyroid Gland

16. Hypercalcemia and Primary Hpuerparathyroidism

17. Hypocalcemia and Primary Hypoparathyroidism
Section 6. Renal Hormones and Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

18. Renal Hormones and Atrial Natriuretic Hormone
Section 7. Canine female Reproduction

19. Ovarian Cycle and Vaginal Cytology

20. Breeding, Pregnancy, and Parturition

21. Periparturient Diseases

22. Induced Abortion, Pregnancy Prevention and Termination

23. Cystic Endometrial Huperplasia/Pyometra Complex

24. Infertility, Associated Breeding Dosorders

25. Vaginal Defects, Vaginitis, and Vaginal Infection

26. Brucellosis and Transmissible Venereal Tumor
Section 8. Canine Male Reproduction

27. Clinical Evaluation of the Male Reproductive Tract

28. Disorders of the Penis and Prepuce

29. Disorders of the Testes and Epididymides

30. Prostatitis

31. Infertility

32. Artifical Insemination, Fresh Extended Semen, Frozen Semen
Section 9. Feline Reproduction

33. Feline Reproduction
Index

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Sobre los autores

EF

Edward C. Feldman

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA

RN

Richard W. Nelson

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Dipl ACVIM, Professor, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA