Hyperthyroidism in four guinea pigs: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment

Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed in four guinea pigs by demonstration of an increased serum total thyroxine concentration. The main clinical signs were comparable with those observed in feline hyperthyroidism and included weight loss despite maintenance of appetite and a palpable mass in the ventral ce...

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Published in:Journal of small animal practice 2013-12, Vol.54 (12), p.667-671
Main Authors: Künzel, F, Hierlmeier, B, Christian, M, Reifinger, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antithyroid Agents - therapeutic use
appetite
cats
Drug therapy
Female
Guinea Pigs
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism - drug therapy
Hyperthyroidism - veterinary
Male
Methimazole - therapeutic use
monitoring
Rodent Diseases - diagnosis
Rodent Diseases - drug therapy
therapeutics
thyroxine
Thyroxine - blood
Weight Loss
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Summary:Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed in four guinea pigs by demonstration of an increased serum total thyroxine concentration. The main clinical signs were comparable with those observed in feline hyperthyroidism and included weight loss despite maintenance of appetite and a palpable mass in the ventral cervical region. Three animals were treated successfully with methimazole for between 13 and 28 months. Clinical signs and regular measurement of circulating total thyroxine concentrations appear to be convenient parameters for monitoring response to medical therapy.
ISSN:0022-4510
1748-5827
DOI:10.1111/jsap.12122