Trilostane, Prednisone, and ACTH Stimulation Testing in Dogs with Cushing's Disease

My problem patient is Buddy, an 8-year old, male neutered Labrador Retriever weighing 42 kg. Buddy first developed diabetes, whic…

Protocol for ACTH Stimulation Testing to Monitor Dogs on Trilostane Therapy: Timing, Feeding, and ACTH Preparation All Matter

I have a question about the use of ACTH stimulation testing in dogs we are monitoring on Vetoryl (trilostane) therapy.  When we r…

Top Endocrine Publications of 2012: Canine and Feline Reproductive Endocrinology

F ertility axis. GnRH, LH and FSH  stimulate secretion of testosterone,  progesterone, estrogen, and inhibin.  Controlled via ne…

Trilostane Treatment of Cats with Cushing's Disease

Moe is a 13-year old, DSH male neutered cat who was diagnosed recently with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing…

Performing an ACTH Stimulation Test in Dogs Treated with Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

Fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef), a drug used as mineralocorticoid replacement in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addiso…

Confirming the Diagnosis of Addison's Disease after Treatment of an Adrenal Crisis

I have a question about using ACTH stimulation testing to confirm primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) in dogs. My…

Low-Dose ACTH Stimulation Testing in Cats

Cortisol and Aldosterone Response to Various Doses of Cosyntropin in Healthy Cats Amy E. DeClue, Linda G. Martin, Ellen N. Behre…