Dr. Peterson enjoyed visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the second International Congress of Veterinary Endocrinology. He lectured to a packed house, and he and wife, Courtney, got to enjoy the beautiful beaches together.

Dr. Peterson's next two speaking engagements will be:
• Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, December 18th in Oradell, New Jersey
• NAVC Conference, January 19-23, 2013 in Orlando, Florida
All of Dr. Peterson's scheduled lectures are available for reference online here.

Dr. Peterson recently lent his expertise on feline hyperthyroidism in Steve Dale's Advice from the Experts column in Gadzoo, which is an informational website about pets.

Dr. Peterson had a section in the October/November issue of Antech Insights, which focused on Adrenal Disease Diagnostics. Dr. Peterson's article discussed extending your supply of Cortrosyn, as well as lowering the cost of ACTH stimulation testing.

Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association
Oradell Animal Hospital, Oradell, New Jersey, December 18, 2012
Topics:
• Update on Hypo-and Hyperthyroidism in Dogs and Cats

NAVC Conference 2013
Orlando, Florida, January 19 - 23, 2013
Topics:
• Trilostane (Vetoryl) Update: Successfully Managing the Landscape of Cushing's Disease
• Special Needs Cats: Interactive Case Presentations
• Pitfalls and Complications in the Diagnosis & Management of Cats with Hyperthyroidism
• Nutritional Management of Endocrine Disease in Cats

Midwest Veterinary Conference
Columbus, Ohio, February 21 - 24, 2013
Topics:
• Testing for Canine and Feline Hypothyroidism: Pitfalls in the Diagnosis
• Feline Hyperthyroid Update: Some Things Old But Everything New
• Insulin Choices for the Diabetic: Which Preparations Work Best?
• Management of the Problem Diabetic: Acromegaly, Cushing’s & Other Causes of Insulin Resistance
• Diagnostic Testing for Canine Hyperadrenocorticism —Confusion or Clarity?
• What's the Best Treatment for Cushing's Disease? Trilostane vs. Mitotane

We've started 3 new clinical research studies at the Animal Endocrine Clinic. The series of studies deals with monitoring and treatment of hyperthyroid cats after radioiodine therapy. In all of these clinical research studies, we will cover the cost of all of the required thyroid function testing.

For more information about any of these studies, click through to our website's clinical research page.

1. Monitoring the Effects of Radioiodine Treatment with a Complete Thyroid Panel (T4, T3, Free T4, TSH)

This study investigates the use of a complete thyroid panel of tests (serum T4, T3, free T4, and TSH) to monitor the cats after radioiodine treatment. All cats treated with radioiodine at the Animal Endocrine Clinic will be eligible for this study.

The goal of this study is to determine if measuring a complete panel of four thyroid hormones will be better at detecting mild degrees of thyroid dysfunction in cats that have been treated with radioiodine (I-131). This includes looking for both persistent hyperthyroidism and mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism.

2. Use of a Complete Thyroid Panel (T4, T3, Free T4, TSH) as an Aid in Diagnosing Iatrogenic Hypothyroidism in Cats

This study investigates the usefulness of a complete thyroid panel of 4 tests to help diagnose hypothyroidism that can develop in hyperthyroid cats after radioiodine treatment.

We anticipate that use of a complete thyroid panel of 4 tests (serum T4, T3, free T4, and TSH) will increase our ability to properly and accurately diagnose hypothyroidism in cats. In this study, however, this diagnosis will be confirmed by thyroid imaging (thyroid scintigraphy), considered the “gold standard” diagnostic technique for thyroid dysfunction.

3. Evaluation of a Liquid Formulation of L-T4 (Leventa) for Treating Hypothyroidism in Cats

This study investigates the usefulness of a liquid thyroid hormone medication formulation (Leventa® Merck Animal Health) for treatment of cats with hypothyroidism. All follow-up monitoring (post-pill-testing) includes the use of the complete thyroid panel (T4, T3, Free T4, TSH).

Top Endocrine Publications of 2011: Canine Diabetes Mellitus
In my fifth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2011, I’m moving on to the theme of canine diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes and Insulin Resistance in Miniature Schnauzers
Primary (idiopathic) hypertriglyceridemia is common in the Miniature Schnauzer breed. A recent study revealed hypertriglyceridemia in almost a third of 192 healthy Miniature Schnauzers in the United States

ProZinc (PZI Insulin) Supply Status: An Update
As most of you probably already know, ProZinc (PZI insulin), the only insulin preparation specifically made for use in diabetic cats (1,2), has been in short supply for the last few months.

Top Endocrine Publications of 2011: Feline Diabetes Mellitus
In my sixth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2011, I’m moving on to the theme of feline diabetes mellitus.

Insulin Glargine and Injection Pain in Cats
I have a 10-year-old neutered male diabetic cat that has been on 3 units of insulin glargine (Lantus) twice a day for 3 months.

Do Pet Owners Need a Prescription for Insulin or Insulin Syringes?
For the "older" recombinant human insulin preparations, such as regular or NPH, a prescription is generally not required

Top Endocrine Publications of 2011: The Canine Adrenal Gland
In my seventh compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2011, I’m moving on to disorders of the canine adrenal gland.

Complication of Thyroidectomy in Cats: Postoperative Hypocalcemia
Surgical thyroidectomy is a highly effective treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats. While thyroidectomy is most often successful, it can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Thyroidectomy for Cats with Hyperthyroidism: Surgical Techniques
As discussed in my last post we have several different techniques that can be used when performing a thyroidectomy in cats with hyperthyroidism

World Diabetes Day— 2012
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes mellitus world and is held on November 14 of each year

Sedation and Anesthesia for the Cat with Hyperthyroidism
One major disadvantage of selecting surgical thyroidectomy as the treatment used for a cat with hyperthyroidism is that sedation and anesthesia must be given in order to complete the operation

The Animal Endocrine Clinic is the only clinic of its kind in the country that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cats and dogs with endocrine disorders. Dr. Peterson has set up two NY clinics (Manhattan and Bedford Hills) to service clients from New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, New Jersey and Connecticut.

This Clinic is separated into three divisions: the Endocrine Clinic, dedicated to diagnosing and treating dogs and cats with endocrine disorders; the Hypurrcat treatment center designed for treating hyperthyroid cats with radioactive iodine (I-131); and Nuclear Imaging for Animals, a state-of-the-art medical imaging facility where we use radioactive tracers to perform nuclear scanning (scintigraphy) for diagnosing of thyroid, bone, liver, and kidney diseases in dogs and cats.

The Animal Endocrine Clinic is a referral-only hospital, and does not offer prophylactic or routine care. We can be reached by phone at (212) 362-2650 or (914) 864-1631; by email at info@animalendocrine.com or on the web at www.animalendocrine.com.

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