Caring for a cat with hyperthyroidism

Overview

Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in older cats, typically caused by a non-cancerous overgrowth of the thyroid gland. Affecting around 1 in 10 cats over the age of 10, it presents with signs such as weight loss despite a good appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, and increased vocalisation.

Diagnosis is often straightforward with a simple blood test, and there are multiple treatment options available—ranging from anti-thyroid medications and surgical thyroidectomy to radioiodine therapy and iodine-restricted diets.

This webinar will guide you through the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for feline hyperthyroidism, helping ensure affected cats achieve long-term quality of life with effective management.

Presenters

Sarah M. A. Caney

BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine

Dr Sarah Caney is an internationally recognised specialist in feline medicine with over 20 years of experience as a feline-only veterinarian. She trained as a specialist at the University of Bristol and is one of only twelve recognised feline medicine specialists currently practising in the UK.

Sarah is the founder of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com) and has authored or co-authored several books, including Caring for an Elderly Cat and Caring for a Cat with Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also actively involved in feline-focused research, conducting online owner surveys and publishing her findings in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.

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