Feline hyperthyroidism
for veterinarians
What is hyperthyroidism?
The thyroid gland plays a fundamental role in producing thyroid hormones and is composed of two lobes located at the front of the neck, present in all mammals, both animals and humans. It is a superficial gland, easily palpable if it increases in size. Thyroid hormones regulate all aspects of metabolism. Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder caused by an excess of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream.
The attending veterinarian can send an email to the following address for any information: clinicaveterinariaspinnato@gmail.com or, if preferred, call 049.9555861 from Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Information required from attending veterinarians who wish to refer a hyperthyroid cat for Iodine 131 therapy:
Dear colleague, it is essential first to ensure that the patient is a suitable candidate for treatment with radioactive iodine. Therefore, it is very important that you send us the medical record. Only in exceptional cases can it be sent with the cat on the day of the appointment. Please remember that thiamazole (methimazole) must be discontinued at least 7 days before Iodine 131 therapy.
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Fill out and email the
patient referral letter
to
clinicaveterinariaspinnato@gmail.com, which you can easily download by clicking on the link.
- Also fill out and email to the same address any diagnostic tests and laboratory results, X-rays, and ultrasounds performed that may be useful.
Dr. Spinnato will review the cat’s medical record and will advise you on any additional tests needed before seeing the cat for Iodine 131 therapy.
Contact us for an appointment
Fill out and send to the following address:
clinicaveterinariaspinnato@gmail.com
For any questions or information, you can contact us using the completed form found in the contact section, or you can call us at 049.9555861 from Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. You can also ask your attending veterinarian to contact us directly; for any information, they can email us at clinicaveterinariaspinnato@gmail.com or call us at 049.9555861 from Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
