Many older cats suffer from health problems caused by a hyperactive thyroid, and while there’s no single cause of the condition, hormone-disturbing chemicals in the environment are thought to be an ...

An epidemic of cats with hyperthyroidism may be explained by exposure to a chemical contained in flame retardants commonly found in furniture, according to an Oregon State University study. The number ...

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease ...

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 ...

Over the past three decades, the number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has increased. According to research reports, many factors such as exposure to flame retardants could be responsible, and ...

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed since the first case was diagnosed in 1979. At the same time, new household flame ...

Our 13-year-old cat recently started losing weight. Our vet diagnosed her as likely hyperthyroid and said she would need medication for the rest of her life. We were concerned since giving pills to ...

Zack was long and lean, his black tiger stripes sharply outlined, muscles rippling as he prowled around the exam room. A domestic shorthair cat, he claimed two humans as his own, and they were devoted ...