Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw
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...
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doaj-c2335515b4104af6b70fe2985e87f1cd2021-09-22T06:13:24ZengSciendoBulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy2300-32352014-06-0158226727110.2478/bvip-2014-0040bvip-2014-0040Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in WarsawGójska-Zygner Olga0Lechowski Roman1Zygner Wojciech2Center of Small Animal Health Clinic Multiwet, 00-753Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786Warsaw, PolandThe 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.https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0040catfeline hyperthyroidismprevalencerisk factors. |
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Gójska-Zygner Olga Lechowski Roman Zygner Wojciech Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy cat feline hyperthyroidism prevalence risk factors. |
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Gójska-Zygner Olga Lechowski Roman Zygner Wojciech |
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Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw |
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Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw |
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Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw |
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Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw |
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Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in Warsaw |
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prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in mature cats in urban population in warsaw |
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Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy |
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2014-06-01 |
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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. |
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cat feline hyperthyroidism prevalence risk factors. |
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