Dr. Mark E. Peterson Co-Authors Book on Canine and Feline Endocrinology

New York, NY, June 08, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Mark Peterson, a renowned veterinary endocrinologist, co-authored the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Edition with Carmel T. Mooney.

Some of the diseases and disorders covered in this compendium include: Hypo-hyperthyroidism, Diabetes, hypo-hyperadrenocorticism, Hyper-hypocalcaemia, Pituitary dwarfism and many more. The periodical was published in April 2012 by Wiley.

The 4th edition of this book builds on the content of the 3rd edition as well as provides new insights and developments on canine and feline endocrinology. The last time this book was updated was in 2004. New content includes:

· A section on glands and their diseases, including comprehensive physiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment.
· A new chapter that discusses the principles of interpreting endocrine test results and how test performance is assessed in relation to diagnostic confidence.
· A section that focuses on solving clinical and clinicopathological abnormalities with an endocrine dimension.

Dr. Mark E. Peterson, the founder and owner of the Animal Endocrine Clinic, has published nearly 500 journal articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He has also held a number of editorial appointments. He has more than 250 teaching presentations and is a frequent speaker at veterinary and medical seminars both in the United States and abroad.

About The Animal Endocrine Clinic:
The Animal Endocrine Clinic (AEC) is a specialized veterinary practice that diagnoses and treats cats and dogs with endocrine (hormonal) disorders. AEC has three divisions: Hypurrcat exclusively treats hyperthyroid cats with radioactive iodine, the Endocrine Clinic is dedicated to diagnosing and treating dogs and cats with endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or Cushing's disease and Nuclear Imaging for Animals is a state-of-the-art medical imaging facility that performs nuclear scanning to diagnose thyroid, bone, liver, and kidney diseases in dogs and cats. AEC has clinics in Manhattan and Westchester County and treats clients in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, New Jersey and Connecticut. It is the only practice of its kind in the United States. For more information about AEC visit www.animalendocrine.com.