Reading, Info, Groups for Addison's

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Internet Yahoo groups.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/k9addison
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AddisonDogs_

These lists serve educational and support purposes. Your most important ally in management is your veterinarian, so work hard to establish and maintain a good relationship with him/her.

References.

1. Adrenal Disorders. Peter P Kintzer, Editor.  The Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice.  W.B. Saunders.   March 1997,   Vol 27/2, pp. 349-358 (Chapter on hypoadrenocorticism).
2. Pretreatment clinical and laboratory findings in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism:   225 cases (1979-1993).  JAVMA, 208/1:85-90, 1996.
3. Canine Hypoadrenocorticism:  Diagnosis and Treatment of an Emerging Disease.   Monograph on DOCP (desoxycorticosterone pivalate) available from a Novartis Representative or Novartis Animal Health Professional Services at 1-800-637-0281.  1998.  Your vet can obtain the monograph if needed by calling the phone #.
4. Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction.  Feldman and Nelson, Editors.  W.B. Saunders, 1996.  pp. 266-305.
5. Canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addisons Disease).  Kelch, W.J., Lynn, R.C., Smith, C.A. and New, J.C.  Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian.  1998, Vol 20/8:921-935.