theMillwatermag
brettthevet
Hyperthyroidism In Cats Are you concerned that your older cat is getting thin, despite an increased appetite and being very active – or possibly too active? These can be the signs of hyperthyroidism – easily confused with “simply getting older” or kidney issues. A simple blood test can tell us whether your friend has this very common and very treatable condition. At the same time, tests can also rule out other problems such as kidney or liver disease. The thyroid can be described as the thermostat of the body and, if it is producing too much, the body is overactive and “burns off” all the food it consumes. Associated with this, the heart rate is incredibly elevated.
that stop the excessive thyroid production. In some cases, surgery or radioactive iodine is the most appropriate method of treatment. So, if you are concerned that your old cat is excessively hungry yet still losing weight and at the same time is overactive, a blood test is always the first step to getting your SPECIAL FRIEND back to a normal healthy cat. Brett the Vet
Cats that have this condition are generally over eight years old and a lot have a mass (an enlarged thyroid gland) in the neck; although this is not always the case. The cause is generally a tumour of the thyroid gland, resulting in an excess of thyroid hormone. The good news is that this is a very treatable condition. There are several options depending on the circumstances. The most basic is daily dosing with tablets or a topical ear gel
MILLWATER VET HOSPITAL Cnr Bankside Rd & Stables Lane, Millwater Central
OPENING SOON!
In the meantime Full Vet Services & Cat Boarding are available at our Orewa Clinic
OREWA VET HOSPITAL 19 Moenui Ave, Orewa (09)426 5407 www.orewavethospital.co.nz
24hrs / 7 days
Present voucher to receive
15% OFF ALL VET SERVICES
Valid until 1st April 2015
