title: Calcium homeostasis in thyroid disease in dogs and cats.
abstract: Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder of cats, and hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder of dogs. Little is known regarding the effects of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or treatment of these disorders on calcium metabolism in the dog or cat, however, especially any potential effects on bone. With better diagnostic tools, better treatments, and increased longevity of pets, the clinical impact of thyroid disorders on calcium metabolism and bone may be uncovered.
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, Endocrine Diagnostic Section, Michigan State University, 4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910, USA. schenck5@msu.edu
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Schenck
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D004285:Dogs; D006706:Homeostasis; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D002118:Calcium