Hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common diseases of geriatric cats,
and often occur concurrently. Thus, a thorough understanding of the influence of thyroid …

The first step in diagnosing thyroid and adrenal disease is to identify compatible clinical
signs. In some patients, clinical signs are dramatic, such as polyuria and polydipsia (PU/PD) …

Hypothyroidism is considered a common endocrine disorder of dogs. Over the past few
decades, significant advances have been made in recognizing the type of dog affected and …

Background Hypothyroidism in dogs is associated with obesity and altered lipid and
carbohydrate metabolism. The adipokines, visfatin, and betatrophin, affect glucose …

Introduction Hypothyroidism can be easily misdiagnosed in dogs, and prediction models can
support clinical decision-making, avoiding unnecessary testing and treatment. The aim of …

Abstract A 1‐year 3‐month‐old, female, neutered crossbreed dog presented for
investigation of polyuria, polydipsia and azotaemia. Subsequent biochemistry, endocrine …

Dogs have been human companions for centuries and have earned the endearing title of"
man's best friend." Indeed, dogs, like all living creatures, can be susceptible to a variety of …

Canine primary hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrinopathy diseases in
dogs affecting various body systems. In veterinary practice, the measurement of total …

This chapter discusses the interplay of renal function with endocrine disease, including
thyroid and adrenal disease, diabetes mellitus, primary hyperparathyroidism and growth …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of a basal serum
thyroxine (T4) and thyrotropin (TSH) combination test for the diagnosis of canine …