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Cat’s thyroid causing weight loss

By John de Jong, D.V.M. / Ask the Vet
Sunday, November 1, 2009 -
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Dear Dr. John,

My 12-year-old cat was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid gland. She basically was eating all the time and had a nonstop appetite, but despite that she was losing weight. My veterinarian has started her on daily pills of a drug called Tapazole but I was wondering if there was anything else I could do for her since giving her pills can be somewhat of a pain? - S.W.

 
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John de Jong, D.V.M., is the owner/operator of the Boston Mobile Veterinary Clinic and partner/chief of staff at Neponset Animal Hospital.
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