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Emerging feline endocrinopathies notes - CPD Solutions
Emerging feline endocrinopathies - in South Africa Marlies B hm BVSc DSAM MMedVet(Med) DipECVIM-CA King Edward Veterinary Referral Hospital, 21 King Edward Str, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth 6045; Hyperthyroidism: The most frequently diagnosed feline endocrinopathy world-wide now also appearing in SA Signalment: More than 95% of cats with hyperthyroidism are more than 7 years old6. Siamese have a decreased risk of being affected. Clinical signs: 1. Cardiovascular - sinus tachycardia: approximately of hyperthyroid cats at diagnosis.
Approximately 1/3 of cases become azotaemic after induction of euthyroidism22 – 17-25% on thyroid medication 24,25 and 33-49% after radioactive iodine treatment or thyroidectomy 24 This is more likely to occur in older cats with small/irregular kidneys on palpation.
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