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Advanced Veterinary Care Farmington, Connecticut

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Advanced Veterinary Care 376 Scott Swamp Road Route 6 (Next to Mama Luke's & East of Wal*Mart) Farmington, CT, 06032 Dr. Nicole Sylvestre, DVM Dr. Bridget Kviten, DVM Dr. Chelsea Marko, DVM

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Endocrinology (Hormones)

Identifying endocrine problems as early as possible is important in dogs and cats. These serious, potentially life-threatening conditions are much more manageable when caught early, allowing us to begin proper treatment.

The endocrine system is made up of a group of tissues (mostly glands) that release hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones regulate metabolism, growth, development, and reproduction and are dispersed to different areas of the body, depending on the hormone’s function. When a hormonal balance is disturbed (by a tumor or autoimmune disease, for instance), an endocrine disorder can develop. “Hyper” refers to an excess of hormone, and “hypo” refers to a deficiency in a hormone. Treatment varies depending on the disease.

There are several common endocrine disorders found in dogs and cats:

Diabetes mellitus is caused by a deficiency in or resistance to the hormone insulin.
Hypothyroidism, which is often diagnosed in dogs, indicates that the animal has low levels of thyroid hormone.
Hyperthyroidism, which frequently affects cats, indicates that the animal has high levels of thyroid hormones.
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) and Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) can also affect both species, although Cushing’s disease is rare in cats.

Contact us if your pet begins panting excessively, develops any skin issues (such as hair loss or dull coat), or shows any changes in behavior, energy levels, appetite, weight, water consumption, or urination, as these can be signs that your pet may have a hormonal problem.

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Call for an Appointment Today! • Same day appointments available! • Upon request, you may Drop Off your pets! Ph: (860) 677-0309 *** We accept Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Care Credit.

Emergency And/Or Extended Care

We will triage your pet’s emergencies during regular business hours, upon arrival.

If you have an emergency after hours, Sundays, or holidays: Please contact one of the local Emergency Clinics:

• CT Veterinary Center

470 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford

860-233-8564, ctvetcenter.com

• Avon Veterinary Emergency Referral

9 Avonwood Road, Avon

860-470-7456, avonervet.com

Location

376 Scott Swamp Road Route 6 (Next to Mama Luke's East of Wal*Mart) Farmington, Connecticut, 06032 Phone: (860) 677-0309 Fax: 860-677-0805 Email: advancedvetcare@comcast.net

Location Hours Monday 8:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday 8:00am – 6:00pm Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm Sunday Closed

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