Medical therapy of feline hyperthyroidism

Authors
Citation
En. Behrend, Medical therapy of feline hyperthyroidism, COMP CONT E, 21(3), 1999, pp. 235
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(199903)21:3<235:MTOFH>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy of cats. Antithyroid medi cations and radioiodine constitute the two main medical options. Methimazol e and carbimazole are effective in most cats, but monitoring is required to assess efficacy of therapy and development of side effects. Ipodate is an oral a;gent that may be used as an alternative in some cats. Radioiodine th erapy is also highly successful, but ifs use may require prolonged hospital ization (depending on state and local ordinances). Although P-adrenergic bl ockers do not affect thyroid hormone concentration, they reverse some of th e effects of the hyperthyroid state and can be used in combination with ant ithyroid medications or surgery.