Hyperthyroid

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🟢 Generic Methimazole Compounded Transdermal

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Hyperthyroid

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References and resources
  1. Brooks W. Hyperthyroidism Medication for Cats (Methimazole). Veterinary Information Network. 2001. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/doc/?id=4951394&pid=19239 
  2. Bruyette D. Methimazole: Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2014. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/focus-on-pharmacology-methimazole-management-of-feline-hyperthyroidism/ 
  3. Hill, K., Gieseg, M., Bridges, J., & Chambers, J. (2014). The pharmacokinetics of methimazole in a novel lipophilic formulation administered transdermally to healthy cats. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 62(4), 208-213. doi:10.1080/00480169.2013.875990 
  4. Hill K. E., Chambers J. P., Jones B. R., Bolwell C. F., Aberdein D., Mills P. C. Regional variations in percutaneous absorption of methimazole: an in vitro study on cat skin. J. vet. Pharmacol. Therap. 38, 616-618. doi:10.1111/jvp.12220 
  5. Peterson ME. How to Dose and Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats on Methimazole. 2012. https://animalendocrine.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-dose-and-monitor-hyperthyroid.html 

Hyperthyroid references and resources

  1. Brooks W. Hyperthyroidism Medication for Cats (Methimazole). Veterinary Information Network. 2001. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/doc/?id=4951394&pid=19239 
  2. Broome M. Feline Hyperthyroidism - Avoiding Further Renal Injury. 2010. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265349615Feline_Hyperthyroidism-Avoiding_Further_Renal_Injury 
  3. Bruyette D. Methimazole: Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2014. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/focus-on-pharmacology-methimazole-management-of-feline-hyperthyroidism/ 
  4. Carney HC, Ward CR, Bailey SJ, et al. 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2016;18(5):400-416. doi:10.1177/1098612X16643252 
  5. Daminet S. How to Treat a Cat with Hyperthyroidism and Concurrent Renal Insufficiency? World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings, 2010. https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=4516305 
  6. DeMonaco S. Feline Thyroid Disease: What’s the TSH? 2021. https://vetgirlontherun.com/feline-thyroid-disease-whats-the-tsh-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-blog/ 
  7. Chronic Kidney Disease/Hyperthyroidism/Iodine 131: Considerations and therapeutic options that enhance our success. Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center. 2014. https://www.felinehtc.com/documents/Chronic-Kidney-Disease_Hyperthyroidism_Iodine-131-Fall-2014.pdf 
  8. Peterson ME. The Best Diet to Feed Hyperthyroid Cats. 2011. https://endocrinevet.blogspot.com/2011/09/best-diet-to-feed-hyperthyroid-cats.html 
  9. Peterson ME. How to Dose and Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats on Methimazole. 2012. https://animalendocrine.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-dose-and-monitor-hyperthyroid.html 
  10. Peterson ME. Dietary Management of Cats with Kidney Disease After Treatment with Radioiodine for Hyperthyroidism. Animal Endocrine Clinic and Hypurrcat. 2015. https://www.animalendocrine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Dietary-Management-of-Cats-with-Hyperthyroidism-Concurrent-Renal-Disease-Final.pdf 
  11. Peterson ME, Dougherty E, Rishniw M. Evaluation of a novel, sensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone assay as a diagnostic test for thyroid disease in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2024 Feb 23;85(5):ajvr.23.12.0278. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.12.0278 
  12. Radioactive Iodine Therapy Patient Release Instructions. Sage Veterinary Centers. https://assets.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/11574wUvOLPC6sueIKW4OP/fee0430976187c1fd230c8c475ca10cd/i131_client_release_instructions.pdf 
  13. Syme HM. Cardiovascular and renal manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2007 Jul;37(4):723-43, vi. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2007.05.011 
  14. Vaske HH, Schermerhorn T, Grauer GF. Effects of feline hyperthyroidism on kidney function: a review. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2016;18(2):55-59. doi:10.1177/1098612X15575385 
  15. Yu, L., Lacorcia, L. and Johnstone, T., Hyperthyroid cats and their kidneys: a literature review. Aust Vet J. 2022; 100: 415-432. doi:10.1111/avj.13179 

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