Hyperthyroidism
January
Dental Health: Fractured Teeth
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Hyperthyroidism: Is your cat at risk?
Hyperthyroidism is a condition
that affects many older cats.
Common symptoms include
weight loss with a hearty
appetite, unusual vocalizations,
increased drinking and urination,
and/or an unkempt appearance.
Diagnosing hyperthyroidism is
easily done with a blood test here
at A Cat’s View. If your kitty is
showing signs or is over the age
of 10 years old we recommend
testing be done.
Correcting the overactive thyroid
will help your kitty’s heart, blood
pressure, eye health, and overall
condition. Your kitty may also
feel less anxious and agitated and
should begin to put on healthy
weight.
High blood pressure often
accompanies hyperthyroidism and
a tiny tablet may also be
prescribed to reduce high blood
pressure, especially early in the
course of therapy. The blood
When the thyroid is hyper, all
pressure will improve when the
body systems are cranked up too hyper-thyroid is brought under
high and are working too hard.
control.
Energy is wasted and the heart is
beating way too hard. You may
Depending on blood test results,
notice your kitty is always
your kitty’s diet may be changed
hungry and losing weight.
to help with healthy muscle gain.
Often a carbohydrate restricted
and high quality protein diet with
moderate to high fat is best.
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Dental Health: Fractured Teeth
The most commonly fractured tooth in cats is the canine tooth. Often, just the very tip of these
Since
hyperthyroidism
tends
to supply and nerve of the tooth) extends to the tip
teeth are fractured.
Unfortunately
the pulp
(blood
occur
in
the
older
patient,
we
will
of the canine tooth. The wait & see approach to a fractured tooth is not acceptable in that cats are
designed by want
naturetotobe
“hide”
discomfort.
sure their
to address
any Nearly all teeth with exposed pulp are painful and
most will become
infected.
We recommend
that these patients have dental x-rays, and extraction of
infections
or other
problems your
the fracturedkitty
tooth.
may have to bring him/her to
peak health.
Hyperthyroidism
Continued
Often a carbohydrate restricted and high quality
protein diet with moderate to high fat is best.
A Cat’s View
Veterinary Hospital
29115 Valley Center Rd
Suites A&B
Valley Center, CA
92082
Since hyperthyroidism tends to occur in the
older patient, we will want to be sure to address
any infections or other problems your kitty may
have to bring him/her to peak health.
Hyperthyroidism is
common in older kitties and
very easily diagnosed as
well as treated. If you have
any concerns about your
kitty we can help.
Treatments options include:
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A very strict prescription diet
Radioactively inactivating the thyroid
Surgically removing the thyroid
Daily medicine crushed in the food or
placed directly into the mouth
Transdermal ear cream that puts the
medicine directly through the ear skin
( especially if it is difficult to give kitty
oral medicine and preferably after the
condition has been swiftly brought under
control with oral medication)
After your kitty has been on the thyroid
regulating medicine (methimazole or
felimazole) for a couple weeks, we will need
to retest the blood to make sure your kitty is on
the correct dose. Once things are running
smoothly, we will only need to check your
kitty’s thyroid blood level every 6 months.
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