Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in cats caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Hyperthyroidism most commonly occurs in cats around the age of 13. Cats have two ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Hyperthyroidism common in older cats
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 ...
Dr. Deborah Carlson, a veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, answers this week’s question. Question: My 15-year-old male cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I have been ...
Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...
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