Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners. If your cat is getting up ...

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too many thyroid hormones. In cats, it typically results from a benign tumor of the thyroid gland. Symptoms can include weight loss, increased ...

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: "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 ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

Why Feed a Whole-Food Diet for Hyperthyroidism? The raw food diet developed for cats with hyperthyroidism contains chicken thighs, heart, liver, and some other necessary ingredients, like added ...

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 ...