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Hyperthyroidism in cats - Coggle Diagram
Hyperthyroidism in cats
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Clinical signs
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Respiratory system
Dyspnoea, panting, and hyperventilation at rest
Cardiovascular System
Tachycardia, systolic murmurs, gallop rhythm, and arrhythmias
Signs of CHF e.g., dyspnea, muffled heart sounds, tachycardia and ascites
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Treatment
Methimazole ( Tapazole, Liliy)
Initial administration at 2.5 to 10 mg/day PO, q8h to q12h.
Perform CBC, including platelet count &serum T4 determinations every 2 weeks during the first 3 months of drug therapy
Increase or decrease the daily drug dosage by 2.5 to 5 mg and continue further testing at 2- to 3- week intervals
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