Endocrinopathy

From Diabetes in Pets

The medical terms definition^[1] of this is any disease or condition affecting the endocrine system. Diabetes--both diabetes melllitus and diabetes insipidus are endocrine-related conditions. Some other endocrine diseases and conditions which can be found concurrently with diabetes are:

• Acromegaly
• Addison's disease
• Cushing's disease
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism

[edit] Further Reading

• VetLearn.com-Feline Endocrine Disorders & Metabolic Diseases
• Feline Endocrinopathies-Veterinary Clinics of North America-Small Animal Practice 2005
• Less Common Feline Endocrinopathies-WSAVA 2004

• Similarities of Endocrine Diseases in Dogs & Cats to Human Forms-Growth Hormone & IGF Research-2003

• Gastrointestinal Signs in Endocrine Diseases-Dogs & Cats-Provet UK

• The Endocrine System-Drs. Foster & Smith-Pet Education Library
• OSU Endocrinopathy Symposium 2006

[edit] References

1. ↑ Endocrinopathy--Definition