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Overview of Metabolic Disorders in Animals

ByAndrew J. Allen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
Reviewed/Revised Mar 2022

    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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