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— Julie

Endocrinology is the branch of medicine dealing with hormonal imbalances in your companion animal’s body. Hormonal diseases can occur as a result of an excess of certain hormones, such as hyperthyroidism in cats and adrenal disease in ferrets, or as a result of a lack of hormones, such as diabetes.

Hormonal diseases can cause a multitude of clinical signs, depending on what organ is affected and whether the problem is an excess or a lack of a particular hormone. Some of the symptoms of hormonal imbalance are:

• Skin problems, such as hair loss or recurrent infections
• Increased drinking and urinating
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Weakness and lethargy
• Excessive panting

If your pet is suffering from some of these signs or symptoms, please call 704-334-4684 to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians.