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Overview of Metabolic Disorders in Animals

ByAndrew J. Allen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Reviewed/Revised Mar 2022 | Modified Sept 2024
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Metabolic diseases may be inherited or acquired, the latter case being more common and important. Metabolic diseases are clinically important because they affect energy production or damage tissues critical for survival.

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