Hyperthyroidism is common condition in cats
Hyperthyroidism is common condition in cats
By Dr. Michael Fox
06/25/2009
Dear Dr. Fox — I read your column in our newspaper with regard to Hill's Pet Nutrition's use of Bisphenol A in its pet-food cans.
Our cat seems to fit the profile of this issue, as our veterinarian prescribed Hill's ID in May 2008. By late fall, we noticed he seemed thinner although he was eating well. I finally took him to the doctor, and he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He has been on medication for that, but it also causes him some itching and stomach upset as side effects.
Upon reading your article, we have discontinued the Hill's flip-top canned food. Do you think his thyroid functions will return to normal?
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats and the lining of flip-top cans containing Bisphenol is only part of the problem. There are many endocrine-disrupting and thyroid-harming chemicals in our environment, from the fluoride and chlorine in tap water (cats need pure water) to the fire-retardant chemicals in upholstery, carpets, household dust and even in seafood
So do we.
By Dr. Michael Fox
06/25/2009
Dear Dr. Fox — I read your column in our newspaper with regard to Hill's Pet Nutrition's use of Bisphenol A in its pet-food cans.
Our cat seems to fit the profile of this issue, as our veterinarian prescribed Hill's ID in May 2008. By late fall, we noticed he seemed thinner although he was eating well. I finally took him to the doctor, and he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He has been on medication for that, but it also causes him some itching and stomach upset as side effects.
Upon reading your article, we have discontinued the Hill's flip-top canned food. Do you think his thyroid functions will return to normal?
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats and the lining of flip-top cans containing Bisphenol is only part of the problem. There are many endocrine-disrupting and thyroid-harming chemicals in our environment, from the fluoride and chlorine in tap water (cats need pure water) to the fire-retardant chemicals in upholstery, carpets, household dust and even in seafood
So do we.
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