Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

Does hyperthyroidism occur happen to cats or dogs

Answer 1

Cats

Question 2

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism

Answer 2

Thyroid tumour

Question 3

Describe the tumour that causes hyperthyrodism

Answer 3

Benign
Small
Functional
Bilateral
May be cystic

Question 4

Risk factors for hyperthyroidism

Answer 4

AGE
Less common in Siamese
Canned food
Litter trays
Ectoparasiticides
Goitrogens-Flame retardant

Question 5

Clinical signs of hyperthyrodism

Answer 5

Thin
Dehydrated
Poor hair coat
Tachycardia
Cardiac murmur
Thyroid nodule
Difficult to handle

Question 6

What is the level of total T4 to diagnose hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

Above 60

Question 7

What are some other biochemistry results that can be a result of hyperthyrodism

Answer 7

High liver enzymes due to high metabolism rate
Lower urea and creatinine due to low grade PUPD
Signs of dehydration

Question 8

Treatment of hyperthyroidism cat

Answer 8

Dietary- Hills Low iodine food
Medical
Surgical
Radiotherapy

Question 9

Describe the coat of a cat with feline hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Starry

Question 10

Typical heart rate of cat with feline hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

Fast

Question 11

Typical heart rate of dog with Canine hypothyroidism

Answer 11

Slow

Question 12

GI signs are common in dogs with hypothyroidism (T/F)

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the level of T4 of cat with feline hyperthyroidism

Answer 13

Increased

Question 14

What is the level of T4 of dog with hypothyroidism

Answer 14

Decreased
TSH increased