Hypothyroidism in Cats—How is it Diagnosed and Treated?

Earlier this year, Dr. Mark Peterson participated in an Endocrinology course organized by the American College of Veterinary Inte…

Top Endocrine Publications of 2014: The Feline Thyroid Gland

In my fourth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2014, I’m moving on to disorders of the feline thyroi…

Hyperthyroidism in Guinea Pigs: An Emerging Disease

PAPER REVIEW Hyperthyroidism in Four Guinea Pigs: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment by F. Künzel, B. Hierlmeier, …

Unmasking Kidney Disease In Hyperthyroid Cats after Treatment

I have two hyperthyroid cats that both had "completely normal" kidney function until we started treating with methimazo…

Top Endocrine Publications of 2013: The Feline Thyroid Gland

In my eighth compilation of the canine and feline endocrine publications of 2013, I’m moving on to disorders of the feline thyroi…

How to Manage Hyperthyroid Cats that Become Resistant to Methimazole

I have a 19-year old female DSH cat who was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 5 years ago. I chose not to do the radioactive treatm…

What's the Human Risk Associated with Handling of Thyroid Medications?

Maybe I am missing something here, but I have a question about the human risk associated with handling thyroid medications. Why d…

Can Methimazole Cause Anemia in Hyperthyroid Cats?

I am very concerned about my 14-year old male DSH cat. He was diagnosed in the spring with hyperthyroidism and has been treated w…