Hyperthyroidism has been linked to an increased risk of seizures. It may increase risk by creating excitability in your brain that lowers the threshold needed for one to occur. Hyperthyroidism is when ...

Medications are frequently used in managing seizures and epilepsy in cats, although they're not always required. Prior to recommending anticonvulsants, veterinarians investigate potential underlying ...

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too many thyroid hormones. In cats, it typically results from a benign tumor of the thyroid gland. Symptoms can include weight loss, increased ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners. If your cat is getting up ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox • Out of the blue, my 12-year-old cat had a grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizure. Our vet did blood work, checked her ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

Why Feed a Whole-Food Diet for Hyperthyroidism? The raw food diet developed for cats with hyperthyroidism contains chicken thighs, heart, liver, and some other necessary ingredients, like added ...