Publications by authors named "K R Refsal"
Objective: The objective of this study was to follow long-term changes in the concentration of thyroid hormones in dogs with subclinical thyroiditis.
Samples: Samples were obtained from 125 dogs with subclinical thyroiditis. The study population included 70 female and 55 male dogs.
Urine marking, aggression, and other behavioral concerns are common reasons for cat owners to seek veterinary care. Empiric treatment for lower urinary tract disease or primary behavior disorders are commonly pursued, especially in those cases with normal routine laboratory evaluations. Herein, we report the clinicopathologic findings in eight sexually altered cats that were diagnosed with androgen-secreting adrenocortical tumors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the urine cortisol-to-creatinine ratio (UCCR) for the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism (HA) in dogs and to determine whether the method of urine cortisol measurement affects results.
Animals: 41 dogs with naturally occurring HA and 107 dogs with nonadrenal illness.
Procedures: Urine samples were prospectively collected from dogs undergoing testing for HA.
Background: Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by adrenal neoplasia has been well described in cats. Multiple corticosteroid abnormalities occur in a subset of affected cats, but characterizations of this syndrome are limited to several case reports.
Objectives: To describe a series of cats with adrenal tumors secreting aldosterone and additional corticosteroids.
Multiple corticosteroid abnormalities in cats with hyperaldosteronism.
J Vet Intern Med
September 2021
Background: The frequency with which multiple corticosteroid abnormalities occur in cats with aldosterone secreting adrenocortical tumors is unknown.
Objectives: To evaluate adrenal-derived corticosteroids in cats in which blood samples were submitted for measure of aldosterone.
Animals: Two hundred ninety-seven cats.