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 …

Clinical challenges: In older cats presenting with clinical features of hyperthyroidism,
confirmation of a diagnosis of thyroid disease is usually straightforward. However, the …

The '2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care Guidelines' are authored by a Task Force of experts in
feline clinical medicine and serve as an update and extension of those published in 2009 …

Background In humans, measurement of serum thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH)
concentration is commonly used as a first‐line discriminatory test of thyroid function. Recent …

Background: Iatrogenic hypothyroidism can occur after treatment of hyperthyroidism, and is
correlated with a reduced glomerular filtration rate in humans and dogs. Hypothesis: Cats …

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 …

Background The efficacy and benefits of telmisartan in cats with chronic kidney disease
(CKD) have not previously been reported. Hypothesis Long‐term treatment of cats with CKD …

Hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common diseases of geriatric cats,
and often occur concurrently. Thus, a thorough understanding of the influence of thyroid …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a frequent diagnosis in cats attending primary care practice
and the most frequent cause of death in cats aged over five years, yet there is limited …

Background Cats are the most popular pet in the United States and much of Northern
Europe. Although 78% of owners consider their cats to be family members, many cats …