Because the onset of symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats can be slow and gradual, it can be quite difficult for a cat’s owner to become aware of the disease until it has already progressed quite a bit.
The most common sign in a cat with hyperthyroidism is weight loss even though the cat might have a [...]
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Cats with hyperthyroidism can be treated rather successfully through the use of alternative treatment methods. Consider the following options when coming up with an individualized treatment plan for your kitty:
Change Your Cat’s Diet
Since hyperthyroidism is simply the overproduction of thyroid hormones, you should change your cat’s diet to one that is all-natural as this type [...]
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A fairly common disease amongst older cats, hyperthyroidism is a disorder that is characterized by the overproduction of the thyroid hormone, which increases a cat’s metabolic rate.
When prescribing treatment, veterinarians have only three choices:
Prescription Medication
Some vet’s will prescribe an oral drug called methimazole to your cat to help treat hyperthyroidism. Methimazole is used to control [...]
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