Hypothyreose – Auch für die Katzʼ?

Hypothyreose für den Hund, Hyperthyreose für die Katze. Ja, meistens. Doch manchmal sollte man auch bei Stubentigern mit unklarer Symptomatik an eine Hypothyreose denken.

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