Tag: SeniorPetHealth
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Symptoms and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism in Senior Cats: Why They Eat Well but Lose Weight and Yowl at Dawn
1. A senior cat losing weight despite eating a lot and yowling severely at dawn are classic symptoms of hyperthyroidism. 2. Abnormally secreted hormones send the metabolic rate into overdrive, potentially worsening heart enlargement (HCM) and hidden chronic kidney disease (CKD). 3. There are various treatments, including lifelong medication, radioactive iodine therapy, and prescription diets.…