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Hyperthyroidism

Common in senior cats β€” a revved-up metabolism: eating more yet losing weight, night yowling, fast heart rate.

πŸ” Related symptoms

Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β€” tap for the full symptom page

Eating more yet losing weightUnexplained weight lossExcessive yowling / night vocalizationVomitingRestlessness / pacingRapid breathing (over 40/min at rest)Muscle wasting (spine / head)

βœ… Home-care checklist

  • βœ“Track weight and food intake
  • βœ“Test T4 at the vet
  • βœ“Dietary iodine control only with vet guidance

πŸ₯ When to see a vet

  • ⚠Eating more + losing weight after age 8
  • ⚠Accompanied by vomiting or rapid breathing

🐾 Predisposed breeds

Can occur in any breed β€” no specific predisposition

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