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- thyroid gland becomes overactive, producing an excess of thyroxine hormone. This hormone regulates the body’s metabolic rate. When the thyroid gland grows excessively, it can lead to uncontrolled thyroxine production, putting the body in constant overdrive. If left untreated, it can be fatal, affecting organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
www.animaltrust.org.uk/common-conditions/hyperthyroidism-in-cats
Hyperthyroidism is a relatively commonly diagnosed disease in older cats (> 7 years old) and is caused by overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands which are located in the neck.
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Tablets or liquid medication can be used to control hyperthyroidism. Treatment is for life, if you stop medication, symptoms will return.Your cat will need regular vet checks, blood tests and monitoring at home.Giving a cat a tablet can be tricky, some cats tolerate it well and others find it stressful.Thyroid glands can be removed, which means your cat won’t need to be given medication anymore.If your cat is suitable for surgery, you will first need to settle their thyroid by giving them medication for 3-4 weeks.Any surgery has risk attached to it, removing thyroid glands is no exception. A tiny gland called the parathyroid sits right next to each thyroid gland. It controls your cat’s calcium levels. If th...A low iodine diet can be used to treat hyperthyroidism. Reducing iodine in your cat’s diet prevents the thyroid being able to over produce thyroid hormone. If you decide to use this as a treatment...Radioactive iodine treatment – certain specialist veterinary hospitals offer radioactive iodine treatment to destroy thyroid glands without surgery. This is suitable if you don’t want to tablet you...Discover the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for hyperthyroidism in cats. Ensure your cat's health with expert veterinary care.
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder that affects older cats, usually seen in cats in excess of 10 years old. It is caused by a benign tumour (adenoma) of the thyroid gland, which results in excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, T4, being produced.
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As it is typically caused by hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, with only 1% to 2% of cases being caused by a thyroid carcinoma (Gerber et al, 1994; Edinboro et al, 2004; Peterson, 2012), hyperthyroidism is a largely treatable disorder that, without therapy, can prove fatal in cats.
Hyperthyroidism is a common feline endocrine disorder, most often diagnosed in older cats over the age of 10. It is usually the result of a benign tumour (also called hyperplasia) in one or both of the glands. These tumours produce an excess of thyroid hormones and the metabolism goes into overdrive.
Hyperthyroidism means that too much hormone is being produced by your cat’s thyroid glands. Symptoms can include an increase in appetite, weight loss and a poor coat. The condition can be diagnosed with a straightforward blood test taken by a vet.
