ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - ADRENALS

The adrenal glands are located Craniomedial to the kidneys and lie flattened against the dorsal body wall. The left lies Caudolateral to the cranial mesenteric artery and the right lies in close proximity to the caudal vena cava (Cruise & Nathan 1994). Cecotrophy is under the control of the adrenals, which is why stress can lead to severe secondary digestive problems.