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<p> The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in a cat population in Warsaw, considering risk factors. The study was conducted between June 2007 and July 2011. Seven-year-old and older cats were examined. Diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism was based on the results of clinical examination, data from clinical history, and serum concentrations of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed in 20.14% of 417 cats (95% confidence interval (CI): 16.28%-24.01%). Statistically significant risk factors were age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.08-1.27), feeding with a commercial wet feed (OR = 6.74, 95% CI: 2.03-22.37), and an indoor lifestyle (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.04-4.84). There were no effects of breed, gender, castration, or the frequency of deworming on the occurrence of hyperthyroidism. Feline hyperthyroidism in Warsaw is a prevalent disease. This probably results from chronic exposure to dietary and environmental factors.</p>
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The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in a cat population in Warsaw, considering risk factors. The study was conducted between June 2007 and July 2011. Seven-year-old and older cats were examined. Diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism was based on the results of clinical examination, data from clinical history, and serum concentrations of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed in 20.14% of 417 cats (95% confidence interval (CI): 16.28%-24.01%). Statistically significant risk factors were age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.08-1.27), feeding with a commercial wet feed (OR = 6.74, 95% CI: 2.03-22.37), and an indoor lifestyle (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.04-4.84). There were no effects of breed, gender, castration, or the frequency of deworming on the occurrence of hyperthyroidism. Feline hyperthyroidism in Warsaw is a prevalent disease. This probably results from chronic exposure to dietary and environmental factors.

Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw

Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Journal of Veterinary Research

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The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in a cat population in Warsaw, considering risk factors. The study was...

Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw

Published Online: Jun 17, 2014

Page range: 267 - 271

Received: Nov 28, 2013

Accepted: May 20, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0040

Keywords
cat, feline hyperthyroidism, prevalence, risk factors.

© 2014 National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw

Published Online: Jun 17, 2014

Page range: 267 - 271

Received: Nov 28, 2013

Accepted: May 20, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0040

Keywordscat, feline hyperthyroidism, prevalence, risk factors.

© 2014 National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
cat, feline hyperthyroidism, prevalence, risk factors.