Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital

Understanding Pet
Endocrinology

Our pets contain a system of glands that work to secrete essential hormones that help regulate the functions of the body. These glands include the: thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, and testes. The collection of these glands makes up our endocrine system, which plays a vital role in our health and happiness. In addition, our pets have a very similar endocrine system, making it easier for us to study and evaluate if they may suffer from an endocrine disorder.

A veterinary endocrinology study can be beneficial when combatting several diseases and disorders, including:

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Cushing’s disease
  • Addison’s disease

When the glands in your pet’s endocrine system secrete too many or too few hormones, their body will likely have a negative impact. The consequences could be severe if they are not diagnosed and treated on time.

Service Available At:

Westwood

  • 346 Kinderkamack Rd.
    Westwood, NJ 07675
  • 201-885-5040
  • Monday to Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM

Pompton

  • 9 Cannonball Rd. Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
  • 973-835-4774
  • Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
    Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
    Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
    Sunday: Closed