Dec 1, 2016 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Diagnosis, Medications
A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is fairly common in cats older than 9 years of age. It can occur earlier in life but seems to occur more frequently as cats age. In fact, it is one of the most common endocrine diseases diagnosed in cats. The most common symptoms from a...
Oct 10, 2016 | Avian, By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Exotic
Time takes a toll on us all. The same is true for our animal companions. As our pets age, they begin to suffer from a variety of common maladies: osteoarthritis, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, kidney failure, glaucoma,...
Mar 10, 2016 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Dogs
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in dogs. However, managing the disease is relatively simple and involves giving your dog a small pill twice daily as a replacement for the thyroid hormone that it cannot produce on its own. This replacement therapy is...
Jul 20, 2015 | Cats, Diagnosis
The thyroid gland in cats, as well as in dogs and humans, produces a normal hormone that regulates metabolic functions in the body. Hyperthyroidism occurs when an excess of thyroid hormone is produced which, in turn, results in a high metabolic state in the animal....
