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 ...

My cat 19-year-old cat has been battling hyperthyroidism for a few years. More recently, she started to act differently and on routine blood work it was determined that her kidneys were starting to ...

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 ...

Cats’ eating habits are shaped by biology, behavior, and health. From their love of umami-rich tuna to medical conditions like hyperthyroidism, many factors influence appetite. Understanding these ...

WATERLOO - For five years, Dr. Chuck Klima's cat, Bea, has suffered from an overactive thyroid. A study published last month in "Environmental Science and Technology" suggests there may be a link ...

A calico cat came in for her semi-annual check up. By all reports she was doing well. She was playful and eating like a pig. But, I when I went to pet her, I realized that she had lost a lot of weight ...

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 ...

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 ...