Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline hyperthyroidism associated with chronic renal disease and diabetes mellitus after treatment with methimazole – A case study
- Journal:
- Medicamentul Veterinar
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Pap, Andreea & Cristina, Romeo T.
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, RO · RO
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This case study looks at an older cat with hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid gland is overactive, and also has chronic kidney disease and diabetes. These conditions often occur together in senior cats and can complicate treatment for hyperthyroidism. The cat was treated with a medication called methimazole, which can help manage hyperthyroidism, but the treatment plan had to be adjusted multiple times because of the other health issues. Overall, the situation highlights the challenges of treating hyperthyroidism in cats that also have kidney problems and diabetes.
Abstract
The association between hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease is often seen in geriatric cats making the therapeutic protocol of hyperthyroidism more difficult. A reversible therapy with methimazole like drugs is recommended when assessing the gravity of renal failure or other affection influenced by thyroid hormones. Chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus are common conditions knowns as coexisting affections in older cats that may be caused or cause hyperthyroidism. This case follows the evolution of a hyperthyroid cat whose therapeutic protocol undergoes repeated changes due to the presence of co-existing affections.
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