Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
2023 AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Bugbee, Andrew et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
Plain-English summary
This document outlines important guidelines for veterinarians on how to diagnose and treat common hormonal disorders in dogs and cats. These disorders include canine hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), Cushing's syndrome (an overproduction of cortisol), Addison's disease (an underproduction of adrenal hormones), and feline hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid). The guidelines offer a clear step-by-step approach for vets to follow, making it easier to manage these conditions. They also touch on some less common hormonal issues in cats and provide advice on how veterinary teams can communicate effectively with pet owners about these health concerns. Overall, these guidelines aim to improve the care and quality of life for pets with these endocrine disorders.
Abstract
Canine and feline endocrinopathies reflect an endocrine gland disease or dysfunction with resulting hormonal abnormali ties that can variably affect the patient's wellbeing, quality of life, and life expectancy. These guidelines provide consensus recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of four canine and feline endocrinopathies commonly encountered in clini cal practice: canine hypothyroidism, canine hypercortisolism (Cushing's syndrome), canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addi son's disease), and feline hyperthyroidism. To aid the general practitioner in navigating these common diseases, a stepwise diagnosis and treatment algorithm and relevant background information is provided for managing each of these diseases. The guidelines also describe, in lesser detail, the diagnosis and treatment of three relatively less common endo crinopathies of cats: feline hyperaldosteronism, feline hypothyroidism, and feline hyperadrenocorticism. Additionally, the guidelines present tips on effective veterinary team utilization and client communication when discussing endocrine cases.
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