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

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 ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - As cats get older, they often slow down and aren’t as active, but what if you notice that your cat is MORE active, and eating more, but perhaps losing weight at the same time ...

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 ...

Many older cats suffer from health problems caused by a hyperactive thyroid, and while there’s no single cause of the condition, hormone-disturbing chemicals in the environment are thought to be an ...

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed since the first case was diagnosed in 1979. At the same time, new household flame ...

Over the past three decades, the number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has increased. According to research reports, many factors such as exposure to flame retardants could be responsible, and ...

A veterinary radioactive drug that can treat hyperthyroidism, a common endocrine disease in cats, is being developed domestically through a single injection. Compared to existing treatment methods, ...

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 ...