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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 see a larger version. The cat’s heart should be carefully evaluated as it could …
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 see that some of the breeds are pointed cats. It had been thought, therefore, …
A cat with overactive thyroid glands will be thirsty and hungry but at the same time lose weight. He may be restless or irritable. His heart rate may be up and his coat may look unkempt. Cat owners should look out for these signs in a middle-aged or elderly cat because hyperthyroidism is the …
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 increases the blood supply to the kidneys. This can improve their function which is …
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 now wolfs down his food. He may look for and demand more food. Secondly, …
I’ll get straight to the point. Transdermal Methimazole treatment works but ask your vet. That is the general conclusion. I had to check. There has been a useful clinical study on this. They concluded: “Clinical improvement, as well as a significant decrease in T4, was noted in all cats.” T4 means serum thyroxine levels. In …
The Methimazole Gel Pen can be used to treat feline hyperthyroidism.The medication is called: Methimazole: Twist-a-Dose Transdermal Gel. I guess you regulate the amount deposited (applied) by twisting the pen. The device that delivers the dose is somewhat like a felt-tip pen and it is delivered onto the hyperthyroid cat’s ear. Hyperthyroidism raises the …
To answer the question I’ll refer to two well known, first class books. One source1 heads a section on the subject, “Hyperthyroidism (thyroid cancer). That is a firm statement. The authors states: “Hyperthyroidism in cat is almost always associated with a cancer“, either benign or malignant. The cancer causes increased thyroid hormone production. Second …
