AAHA publishes endocrinology diagnosis, treatment guidelines for dogs, cats
By Coco Lederhoues
Published: 3 August 2023
Endocrinology is an ever-evolving field, and the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases can present unique challenges for veterinary professionals who are also responsible for communicating with clients about these illnesses that may require lifelong management.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced May 10 the publication of the 2023 AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines to provide quick reference tools for a step-by-step process to diagnose and treat common endocrine diseases. The guidelines are available to download on the AAHA website.
“I hope the guidelines support clinicians in feeling confident they are providing the most up-to-date care to their patients,” said Dr. Andrew Bugbee, associate clinical professor of internal medicine in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Bugbee is co-chair of the AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines Task Force along with Dr. Renee Rucinsky, owner of Mid Atlantic Cat Hospital and Mid Atlantic Feline Thyroid Center in Queenstown, Maryland.
A one-page Guidelines at a Glance document is also available for download and is organized with a “3/2/1” approach: Three main takeaways, two specific actions, and one important reminder for veterinary practitioners.
To see the full version of this story, visit the AVMA News website.
