How to Recognize Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats
Monitor how much your cat is eating., Monitor your cat's weight., Check your cat's poo for worms., Take your cat to the vet to confirm.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Monitor how much your cat is eating.
One of the major symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats is that they will appear to be starving and start eating a lot more than they usually would. , Another major symptom of hyperthyroidism in cats is that despite eating more the cats will continue to lose weight quickly., Cats can get worms and this can also cause increased appetite and weight loss which may mimic hyperthyroidism.
Cats with hyperthyroidism may sometimes have diarrhea., The vet will check your cat over, tell you if they think there could be an alternative diagnosis and run blood tests.
The blood tests will check the T-4 level in the blood and the kidney function. -
Step 2: Monitor your cat's weight.
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Step 3: Check your cat's poo for worms.
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Step 4: Take your cat to the vet to confirm.
Detailed Guide
One of the major symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats is that they will appear to be starving and start eating a lot more than they usually would. , Another major symptom of hyperthyroidism in cats is that despite eating more the cats will continue to lose weight quickly., Cats can get worms and this can also cause increased appetite and weight loss which may mimic hyperthyroidism.
Cats with hyperthyroidism may sometimes have diarrhea., The vet will check your cat over, tell you if they think there could be an alternative diagnosis and run blood tests.
The blood tests will check the T-4 level in the blood and the kidney function.
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