Hyperthyroidism in Cats: What's causing this epidemic of thyroid disease and can we prevent it?

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 14, Issue 11, 2012, Pages 804-818

  Peterson, Mark E ^a  

^a Animal Endocrine Clinic   (United States)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ARTICLE; CAT; CAT DISEASE; HYPERTHYROIDISM; METHODOLOGY; RISK FACTOR; VETERINARY MEDICINE;

ANIMALS; CAT DISEASES; CATS; HYPERTHYROIDISM; RISK FACTORS; VETERINARY MEDICINE;

EID: 84867682866     PISSN: 1098612X     EISSN: 15322750     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1098612X12464462     Document Type: Article

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