Endocrine and reproduction Flashcards
Common endocrinopathies cats
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Common endocrineopathies
Diabetes mellitus- type 1
Hypothyroidism
Cushing s
Signs of diabetes mellitus
PD/PU Polyphagia Weight loss Anorexia Depression Ketotic breath Collapse
DKA
Diabetic Keto-acidosis
What is diabetic keto acidosis
Excess ketones in circulation
Diabetes insipidus
Results from an impairment of ADH. Unable to concentrate urine
Hypoglycaemia
Low blood levels- due to insulin overdose in diabetic patients
Hyperthyroidism
Cats- Results from excess thyroxine
Hypothyroidism
Dogs, results from under active thyroid
Due to immune mediated disease or idiopathic atrophy
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cushing’s
Hypoadrenocorticism
Addsion’s- caused by failure or decrease in the production of cortisol and aldosterone
Diagnosis of pregnancy
Abdominal palpation, ultrasound, x-ray, relaxin blood test
Maternal dystocia
Difficulty giving birth due to the dam
Poor straining effort, uterine inertia obstruction of the birth canal
Cryptochidism
One or both testicles fails to descend
Orchitis
Inflammation of the testicles
Paraphimosis
The inability to retract the penis into the prepuce
Treatment for paraphimosis
Reduce swelling, clean penis, lube and replace, urinary catheters may be required
Signs pseudo pregnancy
Anorexia Abdominal enlargement Nest making Nursing inanimate objects Mammary development and lactation
Vaginitis
Common in pre pubertial bitches
Vaginal hyperplasia
Protrusion of round tissue mass from the vulva
Eclampsia
Hypocalaemia in pregnant or post partum in animals
