Considerations in the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1994 May;24(3):577-85. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(94)50060-3.

Abstract

Feline hyperthyroidism can be treated with long-term antithyroid drug administration, surgical thyroidectomy, or radioactive iodine. This article discusses the advantages of each of these treatment options and gives specific recommendations on the use of each therapeutic modality.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antithyroid Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cat Diseases / therapy*
  • Cats
  • Hyperthyroidism / therapy
  • Hyperthyroidism / veterinary*
  • Iodine Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Thyroidectomy / veterinary*

Substances

  • Antithyroid Agents
  • Iodine Radioisotopes