Showing posts with label hyperthyroid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hyperthyroid. Show all posts

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Feline Hyperthyroidism - the most common hormonal disorder in cats

One of my own cats was diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism at the young age of 7 years old. We tried the oral Tapazole medication (he didn't tolerate it well) and decided to have him treated with radioactive iodine.

This subject is one that is near and dear to my heart. I've spoken with many veterinarians, and specialists about it as we treated our cat. I wanted to share all I learned with others who have similar difficult decisions to make.


Sunday, February 10, 2008

Signs and treatments of hyperthyroidism in cats

Feline hyperthyroidism is very common in cats. While most people consider hyperthyroidism to be a disease of older cats, my own cat was diagnosed at the age of 7, and a cat can develop this endocrine disorder even earlier. Not all veterinarians are great at explaining this condition to pet owners.

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