Endocrine

Question 1

What dog breeds are predisposed to diabetes mellitus (DM)?

Answer 1

• Beagles
• Cairn Terriers
• Dachshunds
• Miniature Poodles
• Schnauzers

Question 2

What is the gold standard test to diagnose canine hypoadrenocorticism?

Answer 2

ACTH stimulation test

Question 3

What is the most common form of hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) in dogs, and what percentage of HAC is this common form?

Answer 3

pituitary dependent (PDH), which accounts for 80-85% of cases in dogs

Question 4

What role do glucocorticoids play in the body?

Answer 4

• impair wound healing
• increase gluconeogenesis
• decrease lipogenesis
• suppress immunologic and inflammatory responses

Question 5

What do mineralocorticoids do in the body?

Answer 5

Mineralocorticoids play a critical role in regulating concentrations of minerals - particularly sodium and potassium - in extracellular fluids