tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post3710927518221915259..comments2024-03-02T02:10:32.227-05:00Comments on Animal Endocrine Clinic: Diet and Nutritional Management of Hyperthyroid CatsDr. Mark E. Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-58557993665791441552016-05-04T09:16:34.735-04:002016-05-04T09:16:34.735-04:00Go to www.catinfo.orgGo to www.catinfo.orgDr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-22641422976446226452016-05-03T11:11:53.630-04:002016-05-03T11:11:53.630-04:00Thank you for the information. I just clicked thr...Thank you for the information. I just clicked through on the link you provided for the food percentage breakdowns and clicked on the wet food and it took me to a spam site about millionaires. Do you have the correct link or can you please suggest which food I should feed my 9 yr old female hyperthyroid cat? I started her on y/d 5 days ago and she is very anxious and seems uncomfortable. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. <br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671289015629628878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-75312600320726847642014-02-27T13:55:56.507-05:002014-02-27T13:55:56.507-05:00I would never advice feeding y/d to a normal cat, ...I would never advice feeding y/d to a normal cat, especially since low iodine is one known potentiating cause for hyperthyroidism, both in man and cats. It's also too low in protein for normal cats.<br /><br />Hill's y/d is a good renal diet, but I don't know what "moderate" means. If the serum creatinine is above 3 mg/dl, then a renal diet should be started. <br /><br />Sounds like you need to have another talk with your veterinarian to determine what's the best course of treatment. Good luck!Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-66349608971242365152014-02-27T09:44:54.099-05:002014-02-27T09:44:54.099-05:00My cat has just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidis...My cat has just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and results also show "moderate" kidney disease. He has advised the y/d diet because the medication can worsen the kidney disease? Problem is that I have 2 house cats and separating the feed is a real problem. Also I have read in a number of posts that y/d is really not the way to go. Is there a food/diet that would be suitable for both cats? I am also getting really confused as to the best route to take for hyperthyroidism, particularly as kidney disease has also been identified.CAR11https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480137041081923951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-42631356569835236042013-01-15T22:12:30.406-05:002013-01-15T22:12:30.406-05:00Cats are true carnivores and have absolutely no re...Cats are true carnivores and have absolutely no requirements for any type of carbohydrate. So in my opinion, there aren't any "best" types of carbohydrates since none are needed. <br /><br />If possible, I'd recommend trying to keep the percent carbohydrates (dry matter basis) to less than 10-15%. That means that we will have to feed more protein and fat, which is what cats are meant to eat.Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-26432749846787639972013-01-15T11:26:02.261-05:002013-01-15T11:26:02.261-05:00Thank you for your blog! What are the best carboh...Thank you for your blog! What are the best carbohydrate sources for a cat? For example, rice, flaxseed? Other? I am feeding my cats a reconstituted raw diet with bone and ground pumpkin seed that is enriched with probiotics and krill oil. They are doing well and my hyperthyroid guy is slowly gaining muscle mass/weight.Renee Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323426216893231095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-33117340976125817092012-02-09T18:13:27.151-05:002012-02-09T18:13:27.151-05:00You veterinarian is talking about the new diet y/d...You veterinarian is talking about the new diet y/d, which is an iodine deficient diet designed to limit the amount of thyroid hormone that a cat can make. <br /><br />I'm not a big fan of the diet, and I'm worried about long term side effects. To learn more on my thoughts, check out my posts about y/d at my other blog at endocrinevet.blospot.com and search for y/d.<br /><br />http://endocrinevet.blogspot.com/search/label/y%2Fd%20dietDr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-19624614466367362952012-02-09T18:01:40.254-05:002012-02-09T18:01:40.254-05:00Thank you for such an informative post. My cat was...Thank you for such an informative post. My cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last week. My vet told us that there is a drug <a href="http://www.svpmeds.net/methimazole.html" rel="nofollow">methimazole for cats</a> out there that should help. Have you ever used it? What are the risks/benefits?addypotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577170353507863173noreply@blogger.com