Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in middle-aged to older cats, caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Classic symptoms include weight loss despite an ...

Q: Codi, our 13-year-old cat, needs methimazole for his hyperthyroidism, but he won’t take it. I’ve tried crushing his quarter-tablet and mixing it with pilling treats and various wet foods mixed with ...

Over the last 30 or so years, veterinary professionals' understanding of clinical feline hyperthyroidism has evolved tremendously. Over the last 30+ years, veterinary professionals' understanding of ...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has just come out with a diet designed as a sole treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats. “Prescription Diet y/d” is a new alternative for controlling overactive thyroid disease in ...

Q: Our 15-year-old cat has been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid condition. The vet says we can choose from three treatments. Is this accurate, and if so, do you have any advice? -- N.Z., Atlanta, GA A: ...

Acquisition provides Virbac with a leading specialty product, in a growing segment, to improve the quality of life for senior cats. We are delighted to announce the acquisition of an innovative drug ...

One of my cats has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I'm trying to decide between radiation and medication as treatment. I was leaning towards medication initially, but it seems like it might ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Codi, our 13-year-old cat, needs methimazole for his ...

Acquisition provides Virbac with a globally leading specialty product to improve the quality of life for senior cats. CARROS, France, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- We are delighted to announce the ...