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Feline Comorbidities: Balancing hyperthyroidism and concurrent chronic kidney disease.
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Journal of feline medicine and surgery [J Feline Med Surg] 2022 Jul; Vol. 24 (7), pp. 641-650. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 28. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Practical Relevance: Both hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common long-term conditions in older cats, which might be diagnosed concurrently or develop at different times. Hyperthyroidism may mask the presence of CKD, and vice versa, by various mechanisms that are described in this review. Hyperthyroidism treatment options should be carefully considered when CKD has also been diagnosed.<br />Clinical Challenges: Although it can be difficult to diagnose hyperthyroidism and CKD simultaneously, given that one condition may mask the other, it is important to consider the presence of both diseases when examining an older cat presenting with vomiting, weight loss, polyuria/ polydipsia, anorexia or sarcopenia. The concurrent presence of hyperthyroidism and CKD requires careful monitoring of glomerular filtration rate biomarkers, and adequate and prompt support of kidney function when normal thyroid function is re-established. Iatrogenic hypothyroidism is a recognised complication of all of the treatment options for hyperthyroidism, and increases the risk of azotaemia. Therapy with levothyroxine is recommended for cats that are hypothyroid and azotaemic.<br />Evidence Base: The information in this review draws on current literature and guidelines related to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for feline hyperthyroidism and CKD.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Cats
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Thyroxine
Cat Diseases diagnosis
Cat Diseases epidemiology
Cat Diseases therapy
Hyperthyroidism complications
Hyperthyroidism therapy
Hyperthyroidism veterinary
Hypothyroidism veterinary
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic complications
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic diagnosis
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic veterinary
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-2750
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35481810
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X221090390