A practical look at the challenges of diagnosing and managing feline hyperthyroidism, from misleading symptoms to complex ...

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease ...

Over the last one or two years, our cat has started having seizures from time to time. He is a 20-year-old cat, and we have hesitated to have him evaluated and treated due to the incredible amount of ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat’s neck. The tumors ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Codi, our 13-year-old cat, needs methimazole for his ...

Q: I read your piece in The Sun’s veterinary column last week with great interest. You clearly described a medical condition in dogs with low thyroid output (hypothyroidism). Turns out my 10-year-old ...

Hope Marini wandered the aisles at PetSmart in Mount Pleasant recently searching for the safest products for her four middle-aged cats. She spends considerable time looking after their health in hopes ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...