Gallagher A.E. and Panciera D.L. J Feline Med Surg, 2011. 13(6): p.441-7. Iopanoic acid is an iodine containing oral cholecystographic agent that has been used to treat hyperthyroidism in humans and has recently been evaluated in an experimental model … Read More
Harley L.S., Peterson M.E., Langston C.E., et al. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Although it is well established that concurrent chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops in about 30% of hyperthyroid cats, no one has reported … Read More
Melendez L. and Al-Murrani S. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Hyperthyroidism is a disorder resulting from the excessive production and secretion of T4 and T3 by the thyroid gland. Although the disorder and its pathological … Read More
Melendez L.D., Yamka R.M. and Burris P.A. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: We have shown previously that restriction of dietary iodine (I) is a safe and effective method for decreasing serum thyroxine concentrations (TT4) in cats … Read More
Oman R. and Lunn K.F. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Radioactive iodine (131I) is a widely used treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. Prior to 131I administration, many cats receive methimazole therapy. It has been suggested that … Read More
Peterson M.E. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: p.95-97 The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in cats is primarily based on a constellation of typical clinical features, including the cat’s signalment, history, clinical signs, and physical … Read More
Peterson M.E. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: p.104-106 Most hyperthyroid cats, at least in the early stages of their disease, can be readily controlled with antithyroid drugs. Similarly, most cats with mild to moderate hyperthyroidism … Read More
Shiguang Y., Wedekind K.J., Burris P.A., et al. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Denver: Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in old cats. Excessive production of thyroid hormones is the hallmark of the disease. Three main … Read More
Van Der Kooij M., Becvarova I., Meijer H.P., et al. Conference Proceedings, (2011). ECVIM: p.EN-16 Feline hyperthyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in middle-aged and elderly cats. Currently, three treatment options are available: (i) anti-thyroid medication, (ii) … Read More
Ward C.R. Conference Proceedings, (2011). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: p.500 Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy in cats, affecting a large percentage of middle to older aged cats in the U.S. Since its recognition as a clinical … Read More