The course will cover the logical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal endocrine disorders of cats and dogs. Time will be taken to cover interpretation of diagnostic tests for these endocrine disorders and rational decision making based on test results. Management of emergency endocrine situations will also be covered. In particular hyperadrenocorticism, hypoadrenocorticism, phaeochromocytomas and hyperaldosteronism will be included.

Who should attend

This course is suited to the general practitioner who wishes to improve their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with adrenal disease and those with a particular interest in small animal medicine or enrolled for certificates.

What the course will help the attendees to do

• Identify both the common and unusual presentations of adrenal disease
• Understand the appropriate tests for diagnosis
• Interpret adrenal endocrine diagnostic tests
• Understand the complications associated with adrenal disease
• Confidently treat and tailor treatment of adrenal disease to the individual

Learning objectives

By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

• The pathophysiology of conditions affecting the adrenal gland
• Common and unusual adrenal diseases
• Historical, clinical and laboratory findings which are suggestive of adrenal disease
• Specific laboratory testing of the adrenal gland
• Appropriate treatment of the various adrenal disease