Cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of myocardial disorders of mostly unknown
etiology, and they occur commonly in cats. In some cats, they are well‐tolerated and are …

Thyroid hormones influence renal development, kidney hemodynamics, glomerular filtration
rate and sodium and water homeostasis. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect renal …

Thyroid hormones (TH) are essential for an adequate growth and development of the
kidney. Conversely, the kidney is not only an organ for metabolism and elimination of TH …

Clinical context: Since 1979 and 1980 when the first reports of clinical feline hyperthyroidism
(FHT) appeared in the literature, our understanding of the disease has evolved …

Thyroidal status affects kidney function already in the embryonic stage. Thyroid hormones
influence general tissue growth as well as tubular functions, electrolyte handling and neural …

Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in cats, characterized by excessive levels
of the active thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and/or thyroxine (T4). The aetiology of …

Thyroid hormones may directly affect the kidney and altered kidney function may also
contribute to thyroid disorders. The renal manifestations of thyroid disorders are based on …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition identified in cats at both general
practice and the referral level. The term CKD is used to imply alteration in structure or …

Background Radioiodine (131I) is effective treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats, but optimal
dose to restore euthyroidism without inducing hypothyroidism is unclear. Treatment‐induced …

Since first discovered just 35 years ago, the incidence of spontaneous feline
hyperthyroidism has increased dramatically to the extent that it is now one of the most …