Hyperthyroidism
Over-active thyroid gland producing excess thyroid hormone. The most common endocrine disorder of older cats, typically causing weight loss despite a hearty appetite, restlessness, increased thirst and a poor coat.
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Treating hyperthyroidism: the four options, compared honestly
When your cat is diagnosed with an over-active thyroid, you'll quickly notice that whoever you ask seems to favour a different treatment. That's not because anyone's being dishonest, it's because there are genuinely four good options, and the right one depends on your cat...
The over-active thyroid: why your older cat is wasting away despite eating everything
If your older cat is eating like never before and still getting thinner, it's natural to find that frightening. The most likely explanation is one of the most common things we see in senior cats, it's well understood, and it's very treatable.
Living with a treated thyroid cat: tablets, gels, rechecks and the long game
Once your cat's hyperthyroidism is diagnosed and you've settled on a treatment, the day-to-day becomes quite manageable. If you've chosen medication rather than a one-off cure like radioiodine or surgery, this article is about doing that medication well over the years…
The kidney catch: why treating the thyroid can unmask kidney disease
If your cat has just been diagnosed with an over-active thyroid, you'll probably have been told that it's common, well understood and very treatable. All of that is true. But one piece often gets left out of the first conversation, and it surprises owners...
Radioiodine: the one-and-done cure most owners aren't offered
Of all the treatments for an over-active thyroid, radioiodine is the one most likely to make an owner say "nobody told me that was an option." It cures the condition outright in the great majority of cats, with a single injection and no anaesthetic, yet plenty of cats are never offered it...
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