Endocrinology is the study of hormones and how they control our different body systems. Unfortunately sometimes hormone balance goes wrong and when that occurs disease results. Here we review common hormone imbalances of our pets.

 Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism)

Cushings Disease (hyperadrenocorticism)

Addison's Disease (hypoadrenocorticism)

Diabetes

Pituitary Dwarfism (Hypopituitarism)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (E.P.I.)

Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium)

Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium)

Pancreatitis

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