Performing an ACTH Stimulation Test in Dogs Treated with Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
Thanks for your last post on "Confirming the Diagnosis of Addison's Disease after Treatment of an Adrenal Crisis." I found it to very helpful in managing these dogs in my practice. However, after reading it, I have 2 questions...
Confirming the Diagnosis of Addison's Disease after Treatment of an Adrenal Crisis
I have a question about using ACTH stimulation testing to confirm primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) in dogs.
Calculating the Dose for the Dexamethasone Suppression Test: Actual vs. Ideal Body Weight?
Everything that I have read has mentioned dosing using the dog's actual body weight. Is this correct?
Top Endocrine Publications of 2012: The Canine Adrenal Gland
In my seventh compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2012, I’m moving on to disorders of the canine adrenal gland.
Fluctuation in Serum Thyroid Hormone Concentrations: An Issue in Diagnosis of Feline Hyperthyroidism?
When, in your opinion or experience, is the best moment of the day (or the best conditions), to get the blood samples for thyroid hormone analysis to avoid this fluctuation problem?
Cystic Thyroid Carcinoma in a Hyperthyroid Cat
My patient is a difficult hyperthyroid cat with a huge cystic thyroid mass, and I need your advice about how to best treat this cat.
Radioiodine-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression in Dogs and Cats
One of my colleagues recently told me that myelosuppression can occur following radiodine treatment.
The Many Isotopes of Radioiodine and Their Uses in Medicine
Is radioiodine-131 (131-I) the only radioisotope we can use to treat this condition?
Working Up the Asymptomatic Dog for Cushing's Disease
I have an 11-year old small (20 pounds) male dog of mixed breeding. In preparation for a routine dental procedure, he had a blood panel done, which showed that two of his liver enzymes are high.
Diagnosing Naturally Occurring Hypothyroidism in Cats
I have a 5-year-old female DSH cat that has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...