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20 facts about feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2020

Here are some interesting facts about feline hyperthyroidism. What interests me particularly is the increased risk of developing the condition due to exposure to certain chemicals and the fact that full-time indoor cats are at increased risk. I have always … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cancer, cat anatomy, cat hormones, cat illness, elderly cat, endocrine system, feline hyperthyroidism, old cat

Can hyperthyroidism cause kidney disease in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 31, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 31, 2020

No hyperthyroidism per se can’t cause kidney disease in cats but it seems that some treatments for hyperthyroidism can reduce kidney function. Dr Bruce Fogle in his book Complete Cat Care writes, “Chronic kidney failure does not occur as a … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cat health diagnosis, cat health treatments, chronic kidney disease, feline hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, veterinarian | Leave a reply

1 in 10 cats afflicted with hyperthyroidism in USA possibly caused by TDCIPP

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2019

This is a pet subject of mine. You can’t see it, feel it or smell it but it is dangerous and it affects us and our cat companions. I have written about this before. However, a recent article on the … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cat hazards, dangers to cats, feline hyperthyroidism, flame retardants, furniture, household items, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Link found between modern flame retardant and feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2019

A link has been found between a modern flame retardant and cats who suffer from hyperthyroidism. This must be concerning to cat guardians. Back in the 1970s manufacturers began to use flame retardants in polyurethane foam in furniture (and other … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, feline hyperthyroidism, flame retardants, toxic to cats

Veterinarian says that 90% of cats with hyperthyroidism are cured with radioactive iodine

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2018

Dr Laura Bahorich VMD, a veterinarian at Memphis Veterinary Specialists, tells us that she has a 90% success rate when using radioactive iodine or I-131 to treat domestic cats with hyperthyroidism. The price of the treatment is $900. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cat health problems, feline hyperthyroidism | Leave a reply

Does hyperthyroidism cause pain in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2018

Does hyperthyroidism cause pain in cats? The reference books I have do not say that pain is directly caused by this disease. I believe that you have to know what causes hyperthyroidism in cats and ask if the illnesses which … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged assessing cat pain, cat pain, feline hyperthyroidism | Leave a reply

Can hyperthyroidism in cats cause blindness?

PoC avatarPosted on October 10, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 10, 2017

Feline hyperthyroidism is the increased production of the thyroid hormone. It is almost always caused by a cancer, benign or malignant. It can set off a chain reaction which could cause blindness. These are linked images. Click on them to … Continue reading →

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Decreased risk of hyperthyroidism in some cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2017

A study, performed at the Royal Veterinary College, London, UK concluded that there is a decreased risk of hyperthyroidism in Tonkinese, Abyssinian, British Shorthair, Burmese, Siamese and Persian cats (Himalayans?). The study was first published: 13 June 2017. You can … Continue reading →

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Feline Hyperthyroidism Can Help Improve Kidney Function

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2015

This is a ‘quicky health tip’ from Dr Fogle which might prove handy to the caretaker of old cats. Both hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease are common in older cats and therefore might be present at the same time. Hyperthyroidism … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cat health, chronic kidney disease, feline hyperthyroidism, veterinarian | 2 Replies

Signs of feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on May 19, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 19, 2015

When deciding why a cat starts to act strangely, hyperthyroidism is one possible cause. “The first signs may be dramatic”1. The increase in thyroid hormones tends to increase appetite. Whereas at one time a cat was a picky eater, he … Continue reading →

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