Abstract:In the present case series 2 different cats with diagnosis of hypo-versus hyper-thyroidism with distinct clinical signs were reported. The first case was a 3-month-old male domestic short-hair kitten was presented with a disproportionate dwarfism. Radiographic examination of the long bones revealed epiphyseal dysgenesis and delayed epiphyseal ossification. Congenital primary hypothyroidism was established by low serum total thyroxine and initial treatment composed of levothyroxine. The second case was referred… Show more
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