Benny, my 10-year-old tabby, recently had thyroid surgery.
Did you know? Cats often have hyperthyroidism. This common disease is caused by an increase in the production of thyroid hormones from enlarged thyroid glands in the neck. The hormones affect nearly all of a cat’s organs, according to the Cornell University of Veterinary Science. An overactive thyroid can cause a cat’s heart to beat faster and work harder; it can also cause damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart and brain.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, increased appetite, increased thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea, and hyperactivity.
What can you do? This disease is treated with medication, surgery and radioactive-iodine therapy.
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