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THE SERIES
The new groundbreaking VIMS - Veterinary Internal Medicine Series carries the
veterinarians in a transformative journey through the dynamic world of veterinary
internal medicine. Arising from a profound understanding of the complexities
veterinarians face, each book concentrates on a specific organ system in either
dogs or cats, offering unparalleled insights that surpass traditional veterinary
resources. Every book in this series offers a clear path to learning current opinions
on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and costs associated with
illnesses. Edited by specialists of international acclaim, these textbooks empower
veterinarians to confidently communicate their expertise and acknowledge their
limitations, enhancing practice and enriching connections with furry companions.
THE BOOK
In the fascinating world of endocrinology, scientific knowledge and technology
have advanced greatly in recent years. Alongside, the ability to diagnose, treat,
and manage various endocrine disorders has progressed too. The goal of this
textbook is to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive, yet accessible resource for
understanding and managing endocrine disorders in dogs.The book is divided into
two parts. The first part adopts a problem-oriented approach to the most common
clinical and laboratory abnormalities in dogs with endocrine diseases. This section,
full algorithms that guide step by stepveterinarians in diagnostic evaluation and
setting up the treatment, serves as a quick reference guide in clinical situations.
The second part focuses on endocrine diseases. Each chapter starts with the basic
anatomy and physiology of the specific endocrine glands, followed by detailed
discussions on clinical signs, diagnostic methodologies, and management
strategies. Chapters are richly supplemented with videos available through QR
codes, boxes, tables, algorithms, charts, imaging studies, and illustrations.