Stepien R.L. J Feline Med Surg, 2011. 13(1): p.35-43. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: the clinical importance of feline hypertension has been recognised for many years and most feline practitioners are quite familiar with this syndrome. Once systemic hypertension is identified, long-term … Read More
Tolbert M.K. and Ward C.R. Compend Contin Educ Vet, 2010. 32(12): p.E1-6. In human medicine, thyroid storm is a well-recognized condition of acute thyrotoxicosis in which the patient’s metabolic, thermoregulatory, and cardiovascular mechanisms are overwhelmed by excessive circulating levels … Read More
Devictoria T. Veterinary Technician, 2010. 31 (11): p.5. In clinical practice, middle-aged to older cats often present with classic signs of hyperthyroidism, characterized by rapid weight loss (to the point of cachexia) despite a ravenous appetite. Affected cats can … Read More
Knowles S., Uhl E.W., Blas-Machado U., et al. J Vet Diagn Invest, 2010. 22(6): p.1010-1013. A 7-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair feline presented with tachycardia and was later euthanized due to a declining condition. On gross examination, the thoracic … Read More
Mathie R.T., Baitson E.S., Hansen L., et al. Homeopathy, 2010. 99(4): p.243-8. INTRODUCTION: The peer-review literature contains no controlled clinical research of homeopathy in cats and very little in dogs. MAIN OBJECTIVE: To collect clinical outcomes data systematically from … Read More
Edinboro C.H., Scott-Moncrieff J.C. and Glickman L.T. J Feline Med Surg, 2010. 12(9): p.672-9. ARTICLE RATIONALE: Since the late 1970s, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism (FH). It is now recognized worldwide as … Read More
Longhofer S., Martin-Jimenez T. and Soni-Gupta J. Vet Ther, 2010. 11(3): p.E1-7. Methimazole (thiamazole) is an antithyroid drug commonly used to treat feline hyperthyroidism. It is routinely given twice daily. Carbimazole is a methimazole derivative that is rapidly metabolized … Read More
Wallack S., Metcalf M., Skidmore A., et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound, 2010. 51(5): p.554-560. Feline hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder. A single dose of 148 MBq (4 mCi) 131I is 95–98% effective for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats; however, … Read More
Williams T.L., Elliott J. and Syme H.M. Conference Proceedings, (2010). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Anaheim p.684 IH is reported to occur in some cats following treatment of hyper- thyroidism (HTH). Hypothyroidism reduces GFR in other species, therefore … Read More
Blois S.L., Dickie E.L., Kruth S.A., et al. J Feline Med Surg, 2010. 12(8): p.637-42. The objective of this retrospective study was to characterize a population of cats from a tertiary care center diagnosed with multiple endocrine disorders, including … Read More