Feline hyperthyroidism associated with chronic renal disease and diabetes mellitus after treatment with methimazole – A case study

Abstract

The association between hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease is often seen in geriatric cats making the therapeutic protocol of hyperthyroidism more difficult. A reversible therapy with methimazole like drugs is recommended when assessing the gravity of renal failure or other affection influenced by thyroid hormones. Chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus are common conditions knowns as coexisting affections in older cats that may be caused or cause hyperthyroidism. This case follows the evolution of a hyperthyroid cat whose therapeutic protocol undergoes repeated changes due to the presence of co-existing affections.

Keywords

• hyperthyroidism
• renal failure
• diabetes mellitus
• methimazole