Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too many thyroid hormones. In cats, it typically results from a benign tumor of the thyroid gland. Symptoms can include weight loss, increased ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat’s neck. The tumors ...

Why Feed a Whole-Food Diet for Hyperthyroidism? The raw food diet developed for cats with hyperthyroidism contains chicken thighs, heart, liver, and some other necessary ingredients, like added ...

Veterinarians get a lot of practice working with overly scared or aggressive pets. A common term we use to describe these pets is “fractious,” which is defined as being irritable or quarrelsome. We ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...