Tag: CatEndocrineDisease
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Senior Cat Eating Well but Losing Weight? Hyperthyroidism Signs, Testing, and Treatment Options
1. Increased appetite with weight and muscle loss is a classic pattern that can raise suspicion for feline hyperthyroidism, especially in older cats. 2. Total T4 is central to diagnosis, but compatible signs with a normal result may justify repeat or additional thyroid testing and evaluation for concurrent disease. 3. Radioactive iodine, antithyroid medication, surgery,…