Can you treat hyperthyroidism in cats naturally?
Feline hyperthyroidism natural treatment options are often considered by pet owners. Some of these treatments include switching your cat to a raw food diet, giving them special vitamins and supplements, and/or switching to special natural pet foods.
What causes an older cat to have hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism, the most common hormone disorder in cats (particularly older cats), is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid glands. Although treatable, it can make your cat feel pretty miserable. If you have an older cat who becomes sick and isn’t acting like her usual self, she may have hyperthyroidism.
What should I do about my cat’s hyperthyroidism?
Your veterinarian may recommend surgical removal of your cat’s thyroid glands. Fortunately, the thyroid adenomas causing the hyperthyroidism are fully contained within the thyroid gland. Therefore, removing the thyroid gland will also fully remove the adenomas.
Are there any side effects for cats with hyperthyroid disease?
Your veterinarian will need to check your cat’s thyroid hormones levels regularly for as long as your cat is on oral therapy. About 10 to 15% of cats experience side effects, such as vomiting and loss of appetite. These side effects may resolve themselves during the course of treatment.
How did Lynda cure her cat of hyperthyroidism?
In Lynda’s case, she was able to take Ripley to the Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center for Iodine-131 radiation treatment, thus curing her of her hyperthyroidism. Ripley was soon back to her old self and even gained over 2 pounds in a matter of months.
What is the average age of a hyperthyroid cat?
The typical cat with hyperthyroidism is middle aged or older – the average age of affected cats is approximately 12 years. Only about 5% of hyperthyroid cats are younger than 10 years of age. The most common clinical sign of hyperthyroidism is weight loss due to the increased rate of metabolism and despite an increased appetite.
Can a cat with hyperthyroidism have kidney disease?
About a third of all cats older than 12 years of age will develop kidney disease, so the finding of concomitant kidney disease in a hyperthyroid cat should not be surprising. Two other causes for polyuria and polydipsia in cats with hyperthyroidism include the following:
Can a Siamese cat get hyperthyroidism from iodine?
Exposure to high levels of dietary iodine may cause susceptible cats to develop hyperthyroidism. No individual breed is known to have a greater risk, although the Siamese appears to have a somewhat increased incidence of hyperthyroidism compared to other breeds.
What causes increased thirst and urination in hyperthyroid cats?
About half of cats with hyperthyroidism will show signs of increased thirst (polydipsia) and urination (polyuria). Veterinarians often refer to polyuria and polydipsia simply as “PU/PD.” There are a number of possible reasons for the increase in thirst and urination seen in hyperthyroid cats.
