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Hormone assays and collection of samples -- Principles of interpreting endocrine test results -- Pituitary gland -- Disorders of vasopressin production -- Pituitary dwarfism -- Acromegaly -- Parathyroid gland -- Hyperparathyroidism -- Hypoparathyroidism -- Thyroid gland -- Canine hypothyroidism -- Canine hyperthyroidism -- Feline hyperthyroidism -- Feline hypothyroidism -- Pancreas -- Canine diabetes mellitus -- Feline diabetes mellitus -- Insulinoma and other gastrointestinal tract tumours -- Adrenal gland -- Canine hypoadrenocorticism -- Canine hyperadrenocorticism -- Feline hyperadrenocorticism -- Feline hypoadrenocorticism -- Feline hyperaldosteronism -- Presenting complaints and their investigation -- Investigation of polyuria and polydipsia -- Investigation of hypercalcaemia and hypocalcaemia -- Investigation of unstable canine diabetes mellitus -- Ketoacidosis -- Investigation of hypoglycaemia -- Investigation of symmetrical alopecia in dogs -- Investigation of adrenal masses -- Investigation of hyperlipidaemia

Over recent years several endocrine disorders, such as feline acromegaly and hyperaldosteronism, have become of greater importance and a range of new therapies have emerged that are now considered routine. This Manual has been comprehensively updated, while retaining the emphasis on the common problems encountered in investigating and treating endocrine diseases. The contents are divided into sections covering each endocrine gland and the major and minor endocrine disorders of each species. A separate section deals with relevant presenting complaints in a problem oriented manner