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 | Yes, another article about feline hyperthyroidism. My goal is to increase cat owners' awareness of this disease, which is the most common endocrine disorder among older cats today. It is fatal if untreated,and can lead to blindness and/or heart failure. None of us want those fates for our beloved cats. So if your cat hasn't been to the vet regularly, pick up the phone and make an appointment today. Remember that you are all he has. Connect With Franny
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Care of a Hyperthyroid Cat
 Feline hyperthyroidism wasn't even know until it was discovered by Dr. Mark E. Peterson in the early 1970s. Since then, we have learned of a number of contributing causes of this disease, including the potential of its being hereditary. This was the driving force when I made the initial appointment with our veterinarian. Jaspurr is starting with oral medication - a very small dosage of liquid methimazole given twice a day.
However, medication does not stop the growth of the tumor, and since there can be serious side effects, if Jaspurr is deemed to be a candidate, he will likely be given radioactive iodine treatment sooner or later. For now, he seems to feel much better. You are invited to read more details.
photo © L. Syufy
| Cats' Body Language Illustrated Tutorial
One of the most important pieces of advice I can give is to know your cat's normal condition. This means not only to have a solid understanding of his physical condition, by examining his eyes, ears, coat, claws, and body, but also to regularly observe his body language. We can learn a lot about our cats' temperament as well as their health at any given time by learning and observing their body language. They may or may not vocalize, but in most cases, cats' body language is unmistakable. Learn more with this 12-part illustrated tutorial.
| Raw Food Diet for Cats
Most of us would agree that for both humans and cats, a nutritious diet is important to health. And if our cats have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, appropriate food is even more important. Most feline nutritionists agree that a cat-centric diet of raw meat is optimal for cats, who are obligate carnivores. There may be certain additions to the chicken or duck, such as livers or hearts, for added taurine from a natural source. Other supplements are added according to whoever is "writing the book." Learn more about the Raw Food Diet for Cats.
| Cat Picture of the Week: Middy
Handsome 16 year old Middy is the fourth Cat Picture of the Week for September, 2013. His photo and story were selected from the Joy of a Senior Cat Show and Tell. 
photo © Carol
Middy loves life, and he is a joy to everyone who comes his way. And he has come a long way since his adoption as a kitten from an Army base animal clinic. He is so cuddly that Carol and his vet both think he must have some Ragdoll in his genes. Because of his photo and the fact that his talking voice is a chirp, I suspect some Maine Coon in his heritage. In either case, he is a lucky, loving cat.
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