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ABSTRACT:
Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal condition, involving over-activity of the thyroid gland(s). It is the most commonly diagnosed hormonal condition in cats and tends to occur in middle to old age.
Veterinary nurses will be most commonly involved in spotting signs of the disease in their clinics or when conversing with clients on the telephone and in reception. They may also be involved in monitoring of medical or surgical treatment, or in assisting discussions between veterinary surgeons and clients as to which mode of treatment would be most appropriate for a particular patient.
This article will concentrate on these points, but also deal briefly with other aspects for the sake of completeness.
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Mark Maltman
Mark Maltman
BVSc CertSAM Cert VC MRCVS
Mark Maltman qualified in 1997 from the University of Bristol and has practised for 13 years in Horsham, West Sussex. He has gained the RCVS Certificates in Small Animal Medicine (2001) and Veterinary Cardiology (2004). He is now a partner at Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic in Horsham.