Hyperthyroid cats are rarely presented to the veterinarian for behavioral signs, Perhaps
because aggression is primarily wen when the
cat is restrained, we as a profession are more likely to experience this aspect of the disease than the
cats» owners, Treating the underlying thyroid problem generally resolves the behavioral problems however, and
because onset is often insidious, it is only after the endocrine imbalance has been addressed that the owners appreciate the deterioration in their animal's behavior.