Endocrine diseases are a fancy way of describing diseases that are caused by hormonal imbalances. These diseases are relatively common and can greatly affect your pet’s quality of life. Some Endocrine diseases can even be life threatening if they are not diagnosed and treated correctly.
Endocrine diseases can develop because a gland is not functioning properly or the control of the gland is faulty.
When too much hormone is produced, the disease is referred to as a hyper disease. Tumours and abnormal tissue growth commonly cause an overproduction of hormone.
A hypo disease occurs when too little hormone is produced. Endocrine glands that are destroyed, removed, or just stop working cause these diseases.
Signs of Endocrine Diseases:
• Changes in appetite and thirst
• Changes in weight
• Changes in coat and skin
• Changes in behaviour
There are multiple ways we can treat endocrine diseases but diagnosis of the actual cause of the disease is essential.
There are many Endocrine Diseases out there so make sure your pet receives regular health checks at Pet Doctors.
Learn about Hyperthyrodism in cats, a form of Endocrine disease HERE
