{"id":3496,"date":"2022-11-02T17:32:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T21:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3496"},"modified":"2022-11-02T17:32:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T21:32:26","slug":"the-feline-fanatics-guide-to-cat-hyperthyroidism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/the-feline-fanatics-guide-to-cat-hyperthyroidism\/","title":{"rendered":"The Feline Fanatic\u2019s Guide to Cat Hyperthyroidism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some of our feline friends have the ability to eat whatever they want and still lose weight. No, it\u2019s not the latest fad diet, and honestly it is not as good as it might sound, either. A super metabolism might sound appealing, but the reality is that it can have some pretty detrimental effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cat hyperthyroidism is a real medical diagnosis and fairly common one that we see in middle-aged to older felines at Dupont Veterinary Clinic.<\/a> Our expert team is able to diagnose this condition and manage it well so that our cat patients can live long and healthy lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cat Hyperthyroidism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thyroid gland is an important, but often forgotten organ that plays a big role in day-to-day metabolic function. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, the body system that is responsible for secreting hormones. Hormones like insulin, growth hormone, and cortisol are an essential part of physiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thyroid gland itself secretes thyroid hormone, which plays a major role in metabolism. Cat hyperthyroidism in cats occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much hormone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overproduction of thyroid hormone is usually due to a tumor in the thyroid gland itself. While the tumor is often not malignant, the excess of hormone production results in a hypermetabolic state responsible for the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n