Lizzy doing great after I-131 therapy in August 2009
Lizzy’s first day at AVMI- August 2009 I love my person’s lap!- December 2014 back cozy at home – December 2014
A sweet note
Shuggie
Hyperthyroidism, a New Disease in Cats – Is It Caused by Exposure to Environmental Organic Pollutants?
Kupryianchyk D., Hovander L., Jones B., et al. Organohalogen Compounds, 2009. 71: p.002720-002725. Feline hyperthyroidism has been observed to increase all over the world since the end of 1970s. It has been suggested that increased risk of developing hyperthyroidism … Read More
Efficacy of Atenolol as a Single Antihypertensive Agent in Hyperthyroid Cats
Henik R.A., Stepien R.L., Wenholz L.J., et al. Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery, 2008. 10(6): p.577-582. [beta]-Adrenergic blockers, particularly atenolol, are often recommended for the tachycardia and hypertension that accompany hyperthyroidism; however, the effects of monotherapy with atenolol … Read More
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Feline Hyperthyroidism in Hong Kong
De Wet C.S., Mooney C.T., Thompson P.N., et al. J Feline Med Surg, 2008. p.1-7. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of and potential risk factors for feline hyperthyroidism in Hong Kong. Serum total thyroxine (T(4)) was … Read More
Evaluation of Urine Specific Gravity and Urine Sediment as Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
Bailiff N.L., Westropp J.L., Nelson R.W., et al. Vet Clin Pathol, 2008. 37(3): p.317-22. BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that diseases that promote isosthenuria predispose to urinary tract infections because of a lack of the common bacteriostatic properties present … Read More