Cats with hyperthyroidism may appear to have an unkempt haircoat and changes with their body condition, which may be mistaken by their families as changes expected with advanced age. For this reason, annual blood tests for hyperthyroidism are beneficial for all cats once they have reached middle age, or about seven years old. Creative Cat Studio - stock.adob
Texas A&M University While dogs are more likely to develop hypothyroidism, caused by an underproduction of thyroid hormones, cats are more likely to develop hyperthyroidism,…