Feline Hyperthyroidism Information

Feline Hyperthyroidism is a disease that commonly occurs in middle aged to geriatric cats. Hyperthyroidism is a result of the thyroid gland overproducing the hormone T4. The excessive T4 causes the metabolic rate to increase and the thyroid gland to become enlarged. Cats that hay hyperthyroidism typically show symptoms of:

• Increased Appetite while losing weight
• Excessive Thirst
• Excessive Urination
• (sometimes) hair loss
• Elevated Thyroid Value (T4)

The radioiodine therapy is performed under the direction of Dr. Royce Roberts and Dr. Mary Schick. Dr. Roberts is the consulting Radiation Oncologist. He is a diplomate of the American Academy of Veterinary Radiology, retired professor of Radiology, and the retired department head at the College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia. Dr. Roberts has been engaged in treating animal cancer with radiation since 1970 and has treated more than 500 hyperthyroid cats since 1986.

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