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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Fox - I read your column in our newspaper with regard to Hill's Pet Nutrition's use of Bisphenol A in its pet-food cans. Our cat seems to fit the profile of this issue, as our veterinarian ...

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 ...

Q: I read your piece in The Sun’s veterinary column last week with great interest. You clearly described a medical condition in dogs with low thyroid output (hypothyroidism). Turns out my 10-year-old ...