Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
The hypothalamus secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone in response to nervous stimuli.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Feline hyperthyroidism is a common endocrinopathy of the cat.
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April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Dogs typically develop insulin dependent, or type I, diabetes mellitus.
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April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Surgery is performed for dogs with pituitary and adrenal-dependent disease.
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April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Historically, cats were fed diets higher in insoluble fiber.
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April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is a common endocrine disease of the dog.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Insulin was first discovered in 1921 by Frederick Banting and colleagues.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Jana Gordon, DVM, DACVIM
Hypoadrenocorticism occurs as a result of a deficiency in glucocorticoids and, in some cases, mineralocorticoids.
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