5‐Hydroxytryptamine, or serotonin, is a biogenic amine most noted for its role as a
neurotransmitter. Manipulation of serotonin in animal models was used as a tool for studying …

Lipid metabolism in dogs can be divided into exogenous and endogenous pathways and
exhibits some unique characteristics compared to other species. Hyperlipidemia is common …

Around the world, human populations have experienced large increases in average lifespan
over the last 150 years, and while individuals are living longer, they are spending more …

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive
exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of …

Background Diabetes is common in dogs, with an estimated prevalence of 0.32% in the UK.
Clinical signs, as in man, include polydipsia, polyuria and weight loss, associated with …

Hyperlipidaemia refers to an increased concentration of lipids in the blood. Hyperlipidaemia
is common in dogs and has recently emerged as an important clinical condition that requires …

Background The etiology of obesity‐related cardiac dysfunction (ORCD) is linked to
metabolic syndrome in people. Studies have indicated that obese dogs have components of …

The aim of this study was to retrospectively describe the outcome of 127 dogs with naturally
occurring diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and to examine the association between outcome of …

Canine hypothyroidism may present with a wide range of clinical signs. The most common
clinical signs are those of a decreased metabolic rate and dermatologic manifestations; …

The vestibular system is the major sensory (special proprioceptive) system that, along with
the general proprioceptive and visual systems, maintains balance. 1–4 An individual's sense …