Canine and Feline Endocrinology

<p>No other title offers such dedication to the depth, experience, and focus of endocrinology as<b>Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Edition</b>. Comprehensive coverage includes virtually every common and uncommon condition in endocrinology, plus the most updated information on nutrition, geriatric care, pathophysiology, testing procedures, and cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. With its logical, step-by-step guidance for decision making, diagnosis, and prescribing, you will be well-equipped to care for the wide spectrum of endocrine and metabolic disorders in dogs and cats.</p><br><br><ul><b><li>Expert authorship</b>, including the addition of three world-renowned endocrinology experts - Claudia Reusch, Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, and Ellen Behrend - offers unparalleled guidance on the latest advances in the field.</li><li><b>Separation of cats and dogs</b> into separate chapters ensures information on each species is covered to its fullest.</li><li><b>Focus on diagnosis and treatment</b> with less discussion on anatomy and physiology allows the book to concentrate on practical, current information that today's clinician most use.<b></b></li><li><b>Thorough coverage of indications and interpretation of testing procedures</b> in endocrine diseases enables reliable and accurate diagnosis.</li><li><b>Detailed discussions of diagnostic strategies and treatment recommendations</b> provide practical, cost-effective, and expedient approaches while ensuring they represent standard of care backed by research and experience.</li><li><b>Algorithms on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches</b> provide a practical, logical resource for the busy practitioner needing quick access to information.</li><li><b>Logical, step-by-step guidelines</b> aid in accurate decision-making and diagnosis.</li><li><b>Comprehensive tables and boxes</b> summarize and clarify key information for quick reference.</li><li><b>In-depth discussions</b> <b>from experts in the field</b> include coverage of treatment, monitoring, and management of complications as well as clinical signs, differential diagnoses and diagnostic approaches</li><li><b>Extensive reference lists</b> provide readers with sources for additional information on clinical investigative studies<b></b></li><li><b>Separate chapters devoted to each key topic</b> provide thorough, distinct coverage of all content areas.</li></ul><br><br><ul><b><li>NEW! Updated content</b> includes the latest information on: thyroid disease; current imaging studies; atypical Addison's disease; atypical Cushing's disease; idiopathic hypercalcemia in cats; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; diagnostics and treatments; and radiotherapy.</li><li><b>NEW! Integration of sound nutrition practices into the treatment </b>of endocrine disorders ensures that you have the knowledge you need to efficiently treat these disorders.</li><li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Expanded coverage </b>provides more information on geriatric dogs and cats and the latest findings regarding the treatment of diabetes (two factors which are often interrelated).</li></ul>