Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners. If your cat is getting up ...

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 ...

Feline thyroid disorders, predominantly hyperthyroidism in ageing cats, represent a major endocrine challenge in veterinary medicine. The condition is most often caused by benign adenomatous ...

The thyroid is the largest endocrine organ in the body. Canines and felines both can suffer from impaired function of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism), which influences the ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...