Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, and diabetes
By Pap, Andreea & Cristina, Romeo T.·Published in Medicamentul Veterinar·2017·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, RO, RO
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Original publication title: Feline hyperthyroidism associated with chronic renal disease and diabetes mellitus after treatment with methimazole – A case study
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism was treated with methimazole, a medication that helps manage thyroid hormone levels. However, the cat also had chronic kidney disease and diabetes, which complicated the treatment plan. The veterinarian had to adjust the cat's therapy multiple times to address these overlapping health issues. Despite the challenges, the cat's condition was monitored closely, and the treatment aimed to balance all three conditions effectively.
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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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