Investigating the domestic cat's apparent predisposition to chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hyperthyroidism are two age-related diseases that are especially prevalent in domestic cats, compared to other species. This thesis explored potential reasons for the relatively high prevalence of these diseases in domestic cats. In particular, consumption of high le...

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Main Author: Alborough, Rebecca
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/64018/