Hyperthyroid Hints

Higgs P., Murray J.K. and Hibbert A. J Feline Med Surg, 2014.    Feline hyperthyroidism is commonly diagnosed in general practice. This study assessed the opinions and experiences of UK general practitioners (GPs) regarding the management of feline hyperthyroidism. This … Read More

Boland L.A., Murray J.K., Bovens C.P., et al.   J Feline Med Surg, 2014. 16(8): p.663-670.   The efficacy of radioiodine treatment of feline hyperthyroidism is well established; however, limited information is known about owners’ perceptions or experiences of radioiodine. … Read More

Carter J., Irving A., Bridges J., et al.   N Z Vet J, 2014. 62(1): p.21-9.   Abstract AIMS: To provide an estimate of the prevalence of ocular lesions associated with hypertension in geriatric cats in Auckland, New Zealand and … Read More

Daminet S., Kooistra H.S., Fracassi F., et al.   J Small Anim Pract, 2014. 55(1): p.4-13.   Pharmacological management of feline hyperthyroidism offers a practical treatment option for many hyperthyroid cats. Two drugs have been licensed for cats in the … Read More

Daniel G.B. and Neelis D.A.   Semin Nucl Med, 2014. 44(1): p.24-34.   Thyroid scintigraphy is performed in cats and dogs and has been used to a limited degree in other species such as the horse. Thyroid scintigraphy is most … Read More

Lautenschlaeger I.E., Hartmann A., Sicken J., et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound, 2013. 54(6): p.666-673. Scintigraphy is currently the reference standard for diagnosing feline hyperthyroidism; however, computed tomography (CT) is more widely available in veterinary practice. The purposes of this prospective … Read More

Van Der Kooij M., Becvarova I., Meyer H.P., et al.   J Feline Med Surg, 2013. 16(6): p.491-498.   The objective of this prospective, multicentre, non-controlled, open-label study was to evaluate the effects of an iodine-restricted food on circulating total … Read More

Higgs P., Murray J. and Hibbert A. Conference Proceedings, (2013). British Small Animal Veterinary Congress: p.1-2 Feline hyperthyroidism is commonly managed with anti­thyroid medication, however, consensus regarding monitoring of treated cats is currently lacking. This study aimed to evaluate how … Read More

Bettencourt A.E., Panciera D.L., Larson M., et al. Conference Proceedings, (2013). American College of Veterinary Radiology, Savannah, GA: p.75   IntroductionlPurpose: Thyroid scintigraphy has been used to diagnose, quantify and characterize disease, and predict treatment outcome in hyperthyroid cats. Scintigraphic … Read More

Peterson M.E.   Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2013. 15(9): p.765-77.   Clinical challenges: In older cats presenting with clinical features of hyperthyroidism, confirmation of a diagnosis of thyroid disease is usually straightforward. However, the potential for false-negative and … Read More