Hyperthyroidism in the Cat: Ten Cases

Holzworth J., Theran P., Carpenter J.L., et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 1980. 176(4): p.345-53.   In ten neutered crossbred cats 10 to 14 years old and of both sexes, hyperthyroidism was evidenced by hyperactivity, weight loss despite increased … Read More

ECG of the Month: Hyperthyroidism in a Cat

Keene B. and Peterson M.E. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 1980. 176(8): p.712-714. A 13-year-old male castrated domestic short-haired cat was presented for examination because of nervousness, weight loss, polyphagia, voluminous feces, and shortness of breath.

Feline Anaplastic Giant Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Thyroid.

Patnaik A.K. and Lieberman P.H. Vet Pathol, 1979. 16(5): p.687-692.   An 8-year-old castrated, male, domestic short-haired cat had anaplastic giant cell adenocarcinoma in the thyroid gland. The cat had difficulty in breathing and swallowing because of a rapidly growing … Read More

Spontaneous Hyperthyroidism in the Cat.

Peterson M.E., Johnson J.G. and Andrews L.K. Conference Proceedings, (1979). American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seattle: p.108   Spontaneous hyperthyroidism due to functional thyroid adenomas was diagnosed in 5 cats ranging in age from 11 to 15 years. Clinical … Read More

Canine medullary carcinoma of the thyroid

Patnaik AK, Lieberman PH, Erlandson RA, et al. Vet Pathol 1978;15:590-599. An 8-year-old male Irish Terrior dog and a male St. Bernard dog each had a thyroid medullary carcinoma. The first dog was hypocalcemic before removal and with recurrence of … Read More