Hyperthyroidism, or overproductive thyroid gland, is one of the most common disease of middle-aged and senior cats.
Thankfully, this disease has several treatment options, affording good management of this disease for continued health in the senior years. Learn more about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment options and tips for living with your hyperthyroid cat.
1. Where is the Thyroid Gland and What Does It Do?
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Thyroid disease is common in humans, cats and dogs. Learn more about thyroid anatomy, common symptoms, and treatment options for dogs and cats with thyroid disease.
2. Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Signs and Diagnosis
Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
Hyperthyroidism is common in middle-aged and senior cats. The signs of hyperthyroidism may be confused with other diseases. Learn what to watch for and how hyperthyroidism is diagnosed in this FAQ.
3. Treatment Options For Hyperthyroidism In Cats
Janet Tobiassen DVM
The pros and cons of the three traditional hyperthyroidism treatments: medication, surgery, and radiactive iodine.
August 2011 update: The latest feline hyperthyroidism therapy: Y/D prescription diet.
4. Treating Feline Hyperthyroidism with Diet
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My first thought after hearing about this new prescription diet was "What?" It sounds too easy. This is a new food by Hill's - it is not medicated, it just has less of the active ingredient necessary for thyroid hormone funciton. Learn more here.
5. What is Apathetic Hyperthyroidism?
Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
The most common signs seen in cases of hyperthyroidism are increased appetite and activity, weight loss, and vomiting. These signs are often absent in what is known as Apathetic Hyperthyroidism.
6. My Hyperthyroid Cat - Treatment Plan Update
Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
This is the story of my own cat, Herman Roosevelt Quinn.
He had lived his entire life with a ravenous appetite (and continually on a diet!), and now he was leaving food on his plate. I was anxious to begin treatment, but first did some more diagnostic tests in preparation.
7. Readers Respond: Living with a Hyperthyroid Cat
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Many of us have lived with a cat with hyperthyroidism or know someone who has.
Please share your cat's story of hyperthyroidism - how you first noticed the problem, how it was diagnosed, and what treatment option was selected for your cat.
