Feline Hyperthyreose – Welche Therapieoption ist die beste?

Hyperthyreote Katzen stellen keine Seltenheit in der Kleintierpraxis dar. Obwohl die Erkrankung meistens medikamentell behandelt wird, stehen weitere Therapieoptionen zur Verfügung. Welche Therapieoption ist am besten für Ihren Patienten geeignet? Die Antwort finden Sie in diesem Übersichtsartikel.

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