Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

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 ...

Virbac has acquired Felanorm (methimazole) Oral Solution from Norbrook Laboratories, the animal health pharmaceutical company said in a statement released yesterday. Felanorm is the only FDA-approved ...

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 ...

Over the past three decades, the number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has increased. According to research reports, many factors such as exposure to flame retardants could be responsible, and ...

The development of a domestic radiopharmaceutical for the precise diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, a condition affecting about 10% of senior cats over the age of 10, is now in full swing. The Korea Atomi ...

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 ...

An epidemic of cats with hyperthyroidism may be explained by exposure to a chemical contained in flame retardants commonly found in furniture, according to an Oregon State University study. The number ...

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 ...

A new treatment option is available in the ArkLaTex for cat lovers to keep those little lovable fuzzballs happy and healthy. "This is the radioactive iodine unit where the procedure is done and this ...

Over the past three decades, the number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism has increased. According to research reports, many factors such as exposure to flame retardants could be responsible, and ...