About The Webinar
Acromegaly, the clinical syndrome associated with excess growth hormone production of hypersomatotropism, has a surprisingly high prevalence in diabetic cats in the UK with up to 1 in 4 diabetic cats affected. Standard management of diabetes mellitus alone won't be successful for these cats, so early detection and awareness of the available treatment options is key to providing good outcomes for your feline patients and their families. In this presentation we will take you through all the basics of hypersomatotropism and acromegaly, including a review of basic pituitary gland anatomy and function. After this session you will be primed to recognize clinical signs suggestive of excessive growth hormone production in diabetic cats and well prepared to discuss the various treatment options (medical, surgical, radiation therapy and palliative care including diabetic management), prognosis and anticipated costs of treatment with your clients.
