Sentences with phrase «hyperthyroid cats often»

But hyperthyroid cats often have systolic pressure above 190 mm Hg even when they are relaxed at home.

Hyperthyroid cats often become hypothyroid within a matter of months after medical intervention that inactivates their thyroid gland.

For older cats suffering from hyperthyroidism, the metabolism goes into overdrive and heats up the kitty so hyperthyroid cats often seek out cool resting places.

Not exact matches

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.

Methimazole (Tapazole, Felimazole) and a similar medication, carbimazole, both given to hyperthyroid cats, can cause blood cholesterol levels to be abnormally high (probably through its effects on the liver, since liver enzymes like ALT often go up as well).

Hyperthyroid cats may have normal findings on the CBC and urinalysis, but the chemistry panel often shows elevation of several liver enzymes.

Hyperthyroid cats are older citizens and owners are often concerned their pets will not fare well during their hospitalization.

In hyperthyroid cat at least one lobe is often larger than it should be and can be felt.