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 ...

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 ...

Dear Skinny Kitters A-Go-Go, Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to eat anything and still have a beach body? Unfortunately, hyperthyroidism is a very serious and not-recommended method of slimming down.

My 11-year-old cat, Bailey, has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He’s been my best little fur buddy for all 11 of his years, so I want to do what I can to ensure he remains healthy. This ...

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 ...

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 ...