ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
This study evaluates the clinical, epidemiological, and diagnostic aspects of major endocrine disorders in dogs. The research focused on common endocrine disorders, breed predisposition, sex, neutering status, age, weight, symptom prevalence, and comorbidities. 46 canine patients meet the criteria a...
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| author | Daniela Neagu Vlad-Emil Luca Răzvan Codea Cristian Popovici Anca Bărbos Ștefania Dandea Dragoș Hodor Alexandra Biriș |
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| description | This study evaluates the clinical, epidemiological, and diagnostic aspects of major endocrine disorders in dogs. The research focused on common endocrine disorders, breed predisposition, sex, neutering status, age, weight, symptom prevalence, and comorbidities. 46 canine patients meet the criteria and were included in the study. Diabetes mellitus (55%) and hyperadrenocorticism (22%) were the most common, with seasonal trends noted for diabetes in spring and hyperadrenocorticism in winter. Middle-aged or geriatric dogs showed higher incidences, and overweight dogs frequently had Cushing's syndrome. Small breeds like West Highland White Terriers (24%) and Bichons (16%) were commonly diabetic, while hyperadrenocorticism was seen in Bichons (30%), Dachshunds, and Poodles (20%). Comorbidities included pancreatitis (10.86%), hepatomegaly (10.86%), and biliary mucocele (15.21%). Diagnostic methods included glucose monitoring, glycemic curve analysis, and low-dose dexamethasone suppression tests, with imaging (ultrasound) confirming endocrine gland involvement in 50% of Cushing's cases. Major risk factors were breed, age, and neutering status, with higher incidences in geriatric (≥10 years) and intact small breed dogs, but no significant sex predisposition. Digestive symptoms and general health deterioration were common clinical signs, requiring biochemical and hematological evaluations for definitive diagnosis in 41% of cases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a1b6f8968d6040a8aacc733bd95831fc2025-02-02T09:23:50ZengAcademicPresAgricultura1221-53172024-08-011291-210.15835/agr.v129i1-2.1490414904ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODSDaniela Neagu0Vlad-Emil Luca1Răzvan Codea2Cristian Popovici3Anca Bărbos4Ștefania Dandea5Dragoș Hodor6Alexandra Biriș7niversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaThis study evaluates the clinical, epidemiological, and diagnostic aspects of major endocrine disorders in dogs. The research focused on common endocrine disorders, breed predisposition, sex, neutering status, age, weight, symptom prevalence, and comorbidities. 46 canine patients meet the criteria and were included in the study. Diabetes mellitus (55%) and hyperadrenocorticism (22%) were the most common, with seasonal trends noted for diabetes in spring and hyperadrenocorticism in winter. Middle-aged or geriatric dogs showed higher incidences, and overweight dogs frequently had Cushing's syndrome. Small breeds like West Highland White Terriers (24%) and Bichons (16%) were commonly diabetic, while hyperadrenocorticism was seen in Bichons (30%), Dachshunds, and Poodles (20%). Comorbidities included pancreatitis (10.86%), hepatomegaly (10.86%), and biliary mucocele (15.21%). Diagnostic methods included glucose monitoring, glycemic curve analysis, and low-dose dexamethasone suppression tests, with imaging (ultrasound) confirming endocrine gland involvement in 50% of Cushing's cases. Major risk factors were breed, age, and neutering status, with higher incidences in geriatric (≥10 years) and intact small breed dogs, but no significant sex predisposition. Digestive symptoms and general health deterioration were common clinical signs, requiring biochemical and hematological evaluations for definitive diagnosis in 41% of cases.https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/agricultura/article/view/14904endocrine disorders, canine, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism |
| spellingShingle | Daniela Neagu Vlad-Emil Luca Răzvan Codea Cristian Popovici Anca Bărbos Ștefania Dandea Dragoș Hodor Alexandra Biriș ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Agricultura endocrine disorders, canine, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism |
| title | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS |
| title_full | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS |
| title_fullStr | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS |
| title_full_unstemmed | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS |
| title_short | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS IN DOGS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS |
| title_sort | endocrine disorders in dogs epidemiology clinical presentation and diagnostic methods |
| topic | endocrine disorders, canine, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism |
| url | https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/agricultura/article/view/14904 |
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