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1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Abstract:
One hundred and thirty-four male and female hyperthyroid cats (mean age 11.9 years) were tested for the presence of feline immunodeficiency virus antibodies. Thirty-two (23.9%) were positive. The prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus antibodies was greater in male cats (30.5%) than in female cats (17.2%). The prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus infection in hyperthyroid cats is similar to the prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus in the sick cat population and less than that of sick aged cats at the Massey University Clinic and Hospital. The findings of this survey do not support involvement of feline immunodeficiency virus in the pathogenesis of hyperthyroidism in the cat.
