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(Pet Endocrine Center)
As a specialized veterinary center, the system provides care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by hormonal and endocrine disorders, which are complex systems and affect the whole body function of pets. Care by an experienced veterinarian is therefore of utmost importance in controlling disease and maintaining body balance to ensure a good long-term quality of life for pets.
Warning signs of hormonal disorders
Hormonal disorders often show a variety of symptoms and may be similar to other diseases. The owner should be careful to observe the following symptoms
- Abnormal water intake and urination: Pets consume more water and urinate in greater amounts obviously.
- Changed appetite: may eat more points than usual, or vice versa may get bored.
- Variable Weight: Weight increases or decreases rapidly, even though eating behaviors may be inconsistent.
- Skin and hair problems: hair loss, thin hair, thinner skin, acne or frequent skin infections
- Behavior changes: Feeling numb, weak, reluctant to move, or in some cases may appear agitated.
Common hormonal and endocrine disorders
Diabetes in dogs and cats:
- A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin or use insulin effectively causes high blood sugar levels.
- Treatment requires regular feeding and insulin injections, under the close control of a veterinarian.
Clinical study of thyroid diseases in dogs;
- Elevated thyroid hormone in cats: It is common in elderly cats, which leads to rapid weight loss of cats, even if they overeat, they are restless and their heart beats faster.
- Dog's hypothyroidism: it often makes dogs itch, tired and overwhelmed, and symmetrical hair problems appear on both sides of the trunk.
Kuchkin's disease in cats and dogs;
- The adrenal gland produces too much cortisol.
- The most obvious symptoms are drinking water, frequent urination, wheezing, abdominal distension and some skin.
- Organs are easily infected.
Addison syndrome in cats and dogs;
- Contrary to Kuchkin's disease, the body produces too little hormone from the adrenal gland.
- Usually nonspecific symptoms, such as severity, vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening shock may occur.
The core of treatment: accurate diagnosis and continuous monitoring
Since most hormonal disorders are chronic and require lifelong care, the treatment process is focused on
In-depth diagnosis: direct measurement of hormone level by blood test, urine test and ultrasonic examination are used to evaluate each gland, and CT scan /MRI may be used for in-depth diagnosis.
Accurate treatment plan: Veterinarians will plan administration, adjust dosage, and guide nutrition management suitable for specific pets.
Continuous follow-up: Regular follow-up appointments are very important to evaluate the treatment response and adjust the plan to adapt to the possible changes in disease conditions.
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