Endocrine Dz Flashcards
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A common cat disease that is caused by a thyroid tumor that excretes excess thyroid hormone
Hyperthroidism
Common C/S of Hyperthyroidism
Wt. loss
To diagnose hyperthyroidism, you should use this
bloodwork
Radioiodine, Methimazole, and surgery are treatment options for
hyperthyroidism
A dog disease that is an immune-mediated destruction of the thyroid gland
Hypothyroidism
2 Common C/S of hypothyroidism
- Overweight
2. Bilaterally symmetrical truncal alopecia
Best way to diagnose hypothyroidism
bloodwork
Best treatment for hypothyroidism
hormone replacement
A common adrenal disease in older dogs that is caused by high cortisol levels from a pituitary or adrenal tumor
Can also be iatrogenic from taking steroids
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hyperadrenocorticism is AKA
Cushing’s Disease
PU/PD, polyphagia, bad skin, infections are a symptom of this Adrenal dz
Cushing’s Dz
Screening test for Cushings
ACTH, LDDST, UCCR
Trilostane and Mitotane are medications for
Cushing’s Dz
An adrenal dz seen in younger dogs and is also known as the Great Imitator
Caused by low cortisol levels from auto-immune or iatrogenic (stopping steroids)
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypoadrenocorticism is AKA
Addison’s Dz
Symptoms of Addison’s are usually
vague and variable
sometimes shock
To diagnose Addison’s dz you should run this test
ACTH stim test
Short term Addison’s dz can be treated with
IV fluids with dex and NaCl
Long term Addison’s dz can be treated with
Florinef and prednisone
or
Percorten-V every 21-30 days
Caused by high glucose levels in blood in dogs and cats
Diabetes Mellitus
2 common symptoms of diabetes
- Wt loss
2. PU/PD
In emergency diabetes cases, this should be given IV
Regular insulin
Insulin strength is recorded in
units/ml
This hormone helps with growth and metabolic regulation
Growth hormone (GH)
