Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endocrine disease in guinea pigs: a review on hyperthyroidism
- Journal:
- Companion Animal
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Vandekerckove, Julie
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Surgeon, Animates Veterinary Clinic, Thurlby, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0EB
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
While guinea pigs may suffer from a number of endocrine diseases such as hyperthyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism and diabetes mellitus, this literature review will focus on the current understanding and gaps in research on hyperthyroidism in this species. The purpose of this review is to describe the most recent recommendations on diagnostic and therapeutic options for hyperthyroidism in guinea pigs, based on previously published papers.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2021.0005