Older cats often slow down in ways that seem easy to explain. They sleep more, lose a little weight, drink a bit more water, and owners chalk it up to age.

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hyperthyroidism is the single most common hormone imbalance that we see in cats and results from an over production of the thyroid hormone. This hormone is responsible for the bodies ...

The thyroid is a bi-lobed organ in the mid to upper region of the trachea of many species. In humans and dogs the most common abnormality is hypothyroidism, or underperformance of the thyroid. Yet, in ...

My cat is now an old lady of 18. She was diagnosed a few years ago as hyperthyroid and has been well regulated on medication since then. Initial attempts at giving her oral medication were impossible.

Time is running out to register for this week’s “Third Thursday” pet owner education series at Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care. The topic of “Allergies in Pets” will be presented by Dr. Hunter ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - As cats get older, they often slow down and aren’t as active, but what if you notice that your cat is MORE active, and eating more, but perhaps losing weight at the same time ...

Q: I read your piece in The Sun’s veterinary column last week with great interest. You clearly described a medical condition in dogs with low thyroid output (hypothyroidism). Turns out my 10-year-old ...