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Objectives for this presentation:

1. Identify the behavioral clinical signs associated with hypothyroidism in dogs.

2. Identify the behavioral clinical signs associated with hyperthyroidism in cats.

3. Recognize the supportive diagnostic tests to determine if the behavior is related to thyroid dysfunction.

4. Understand the pertinent client education information for the various thyroid medications

5. Relay the pertinent client education information for behavioral modification in order to provide the best nursing and supportive care for the patient.

 

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