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What
is Hyperthyroidism?
Older
cats (15 is the average age) often
develop a benign growth in one of
both thyroid glands, resulting in
excessive hormone production. The
thyroid glands sit above the voice
box and are generally not palpable.
When hyperthyroidism develops, that
generally become palpable. Their
normal function is to produce
hormones that control the body's
metabolism (e.g., how fast food
calories are burned, how much
inhaled oxygen is used and how fast
the heart beats). In other words,
how much thyroid hormone is being
produced will determine how fast
your cat's "engine is revving."
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