Confirming the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism: Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) Stimulation Test

In my last blog post, I discussed use of dynamic test, the T3 suppression test. Suppression testing can be helpful in confirming …

Confirming the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism: The T3 Suppression Test

Yawning Cat at the Hypurrcat Spa In most cats with hyperthyroidism, the diagnosis is easily confirmed by measuring a single serum…

Confirming the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Serum Free T3 Concentrations

As I discussed in my recent posts on diagnostic testing for hyperthyroidism, the feline thyroid gland makes two active thyroid ho…

Confirming the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Serum T3 Concentrations

As I discussed in my last post, the feline thyroid gland makes two active thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (…