title: Primary and secondary canine hypoadrenocorticism.
abstract: Hypoadrenocorticism (primary or secondary) is an uncommon endocrine disorder seen most commonly in young-to-middle-aged female dogs. This article reviews the various clinical manifestations of this disorder, recommended testing protocols for definitive diagnosis, and current therapeutic protocols. The long-term prognosis is good-to-excellent for most dogs receiving appropriate replacement therapy.
authors.affiliation: Boston Road Animal Hospital, Springfield, USA.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Kintzer
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D000303:Adrenal Cortex Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001284:Atrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000378:metabolism; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone