Clinical Endocrinology of Dogs and Cats
An Illustrated Text
Ad Rijnberk author Hans S Kooistra author Ad Rijnberk editor Hans S Kooistra editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Schlutersche
Published:30th Oct '09
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The editors of this book are associated with the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals at Utrecht University, The Netherlands, and are internationally acknowledged in the field of clinical endocrinology of dogs and cats. They have prepared the book with the close cooperation and contribution of experts in the fields of biochemistry, diagnostic imaging, endocrinology, genetics, pathobiology, and reproduction.
Numerous photographs from clinical cases illustrate the presenting symptoms and the results of treatment. These pictures will help the reader in learning to recognize endocrine diseases. The final chapters contain diagnostic and therapeutic protocols, as well as algorithms for problems such as alopecia, polyuria, and weight loss.
Key Features:
- Directed at use in clinical practice.
- Symptoms illustrated by numerous photographs.
- Endocrine principles explained by many drawings.
- Detailed protocols for diagnosis and treatment.
- Algorithms for the elucidation of clinical problems.
This is an excellent clinical endocrinology reference for veterinary clinicians who manage diverse endocrinopathies. It is written clearly and concisely and covers all pertinent points that veterinary professionals need to take into consideration in the management of clinical endocrine cases. The chapters are written by well-known experts in the field and provide concise summaries of the current literature. (5 stars)
–Arnon Gal, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), Doody's Review Service
ISBN: 9783899930580
Dimensions: 213mm x 279mm x 22mm
Weight: 1575g
352 pages
Second Edition