Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in middle-aged to older cats, caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Classic symptoms include weight loss despite an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...