97% of all feline hyperthyroidism is caused by a non-cancerous tumor in the thyroid gland. Carcinoma of the thyroid gland causes the other 3%. The result of either kind is an increase in the production of thyroid hormone. Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism in cats to...
Every day, thousands of our dogs and cats take trips to the veterinarian for skin problems, allergies, infections, various diseases, and cancer. These conditions all have a primary cause; however, another disorder may be adding to the problem — that of a poorly...
The innate immune system is an animal’s first line of defense against foreign intruders like parasites, bacteria, viruses, and cancer causing agents. These primary defense cells require an optimum level of protein along with certain vitamins, minerals, and immune...
The thyroid gland is small and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. This gland produces the major thyroid hormone called thyroxine (T4) and a small amount of another hormone, triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the...
