Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Assuming that your cat isn't on thyroid meds, there are some cases of feline hypothyroidism that do occur. Of these, according to Mereck's veterinary manual, the majority happen because the thyroid is unable to respond to thyroid stimulating hormone, which would usually stimulate thyroid hormone production. Apparently there is another, obscure, kind, associated with head trauma. Some of Weight gain, dullness, skin changes, sometimes low heart rate and appetite might be seen. I beleive that the diagnosis is usually reached by comparing the thyroid hormones (low) with thyroid stimulating hormones (high). Please do let us know what is found.
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