Hyperthyroidism in an aged cat

Authors: Johnstone AC, Jones BR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 29, Issue 5, pp 70-72, May 1981
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Endocrine/autocrine/paracrine, Liver/hepatic disease, Neoplasia, Oncology, Pathology, Kidney/renal disease, Thyroid, Urinary system/urology
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: A 12-year-old spayed female cat was presented because it was losing body weight despite eating and drinking well. The cat was passing excessive amounts of pale soft faeces. Clinical examination suggested, and serum thyroxine levels of 500 nmol/l confirmed, that the cat was hyperthyroid. In addition there was evidence of both liver and renal disease. Post-mortem examination revealed bilateral thyroid adenomas, hepatic atrophy and telanglectasis, mild chronic nephritis and mild systemic amyloidosis.

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