Despite advanced in modern medicine, there are still many unknowns. The cause of Alzheimer’s disease, fibromyalgia, among many others, eludes researchers. And, so it is with feline hyperthyroidism. While the condition is anything but uncommon, and successful treatment is available, we still don’t know why cats have begun to suffer from it since the first [...]
Feline Hyperthyroidism has traditionally been treated with oral medication. As of this writing, the most common form of treatment of this disease is by of use the feline-specific medication, Felimazole, which is supplied in a tablet form. Difficulty with administering pills often leads pet owners to request compounding into a liquid or transdermal form. Surgery [...]
Feline hyperthyroidism causes cats’ thyroid glands to manufacture excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, also called T4. The primary negative effects are elevated blood pressure. That, in turn, commonly results in kidney damage and retinal hemorrhages. Often the retinas will detach during this process, leading to sudden blindness. CAUSE As of this writing, no one knows why [...]
Obesity, is, of course, a national epidemic in people. Sadly, obesity in cats and obesity in dogs are also at epidemic proportions, and we’re not any closer to winning the battle in pets than we are in people. Need some incentive to help your pet lose weight? Consider Trouble: Trouble suffers from Feline Diabetes and Feline [...]
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