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Hyperthyroidism itself is unlikely to be fatal to a cat. However, if left untreated there are health issues that could become fatal: The increased heart rate of a hyperthyroid cat can put great strain on the heart, and can cause Heart Failure. Liver damage can be caused by it having to work harder due to the increased metabolism, or increased fat deposits if the cat develops Hepatic Lipiosis (see below).
The most common sign that a cat is hyperthyroid is significant weight loss, but an increased appetite. Even this cannot go unchecked as the cat could become emaciated, which puts a strain on the body and organs. Another worry is Hepatic Lipidosis, also known as Fatty Liver Disease. This is caused when a cat loses a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. Stored fat in the cat's body is moved to the liver. Unfortunately, a cat's body is not designed to process large amounts of fat, and this can cause the liver to become overwhelmed and is unable to process this fat as quickly as necessary, leading to a build up of fat in the liver, which interferes with normal liver function.
All these secondary complications can be fatal if not treated quickly.
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Is it true that if you put mustard on a cats bum it will die?
No
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Is swallowing affected by hyperthyroidism in cats?
The thyroid surrounds the front of the esophagus. If there is a goiter, it can affect swallowing.
What part of speech is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a noun.
What are the statistics of hyperthyroidism?
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Can cats die on a tuseday?
Of course! Cats can die any day!
Is the simple goiter result from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism.
What disease is the result of hyperthyroidism?
There is no disease that is the result of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a symptom, not a disease. Hyperthyroidism however, is the result of other disease processes including:Graves' DiseaseHashimoto's thyrotoxicosisIodine toxicityCancer
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Hyperthyroidism treatment anti thyroid drugs
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Can you pass hyperthyroidism from person to person?
Hyperthyroidism is not a contagious disease. The stress of disease or pregnancy can sometimes trigger hyperthyroidism in a susceptible individual however.
Do humans or cats have a more active thyroid gland?
Like some humans, cats also have a more active thyroid gland. Cats have two thyroid glands. A disorder that is very common in old cats is called hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands).
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Can synthroid be harmful to someone with hyperthyroidism?
Yes, Synthroid can be harmful to someone with hyperthyroidism.
