Jul 24, 2019Spontaneous primary hypothyroidism in 7 adult catsIntroduction Spontaneous primary hypothyroidism appears to be an extremely rare clinical disorder in adult cats, with only 4 reported cases over the last 25 years. Most hypothyroid cats are younger (generally kittens, aged 2–4 months) and suffer from congenital hypothyroidism, which typically results in disproportionate dwarfism (cretinism). Of approximately 60 cats…Thyroid3 min readThyroid3 min read
Jul 22, 2019New Chemicals in Environment (Organophosphate Esters) Linked to Hyperthyroidism in CatsDr. Peterson was involved in a recent study which linked the use of flame retardants, and other common household compounds, to hyperthyroidism in cats. This study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, used silicone pet tags to monitor feline exposure to various chemicals and compounds found throughout the home. …Cats2 min readCats2 min read
