{"id":63592,"date":"2009-12-04T18:33:16","date_gmt":"2009-12-04T23:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blisstree.com\/?p=134726"},"modified":"2009-12-04T18:33:16","modified_gmt":"2009-12-04T23:33:16","slug":"most-common-hormone-imbalance-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/63592","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Hormone Imbalance in Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your kitty is experiencing weight loss even with a big appetite, it’s time to visit the veterinarian. Your cat may have hyperthyroidism, a common hormonal imbalance in older cats.<\/p>\n

Most cats are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism<\/strong> via a blood panel around age 13. Besides weight loss, affected cats<\/a> may also experience chronic vomiting and diarrhea, plus muscle deterioration.<\/p>\n

Even if cats aren’t exhibiting symptoms, it’s important to treat the condition to prevent heart failure or sudden blindness or death.
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\nA cat<\/a> with hyperthyroidism is producing too much T4, and the feline probably has a growth the thyroid gland. These growths are usually benign, but cancer may rarely be present.<\/p>\n

Benign thyroid growths are a form of goiter instead of cancer. Radiotherapy, a way to cure hyperthyroidism, may be used to distinguish between goiters and cancer.<\/p>\n

Treatment Options for Cats with Hyperthyroidism<\/strong><\/p>\n