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Treatment of feline hyperthyroidism using orally administered radioiodine: a study of 40 consecutive cases
Author(s) -
MALIK R.,
LAMB WA,
CHURCH DB
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1993.tb03308.x
Subject(s) - cats , medicine , radioiodine therapy , oral administration , gastroenterology , thyroid , thyroid cancer
SUMMARY Forty cats with hyperthyroidism were treated using 200 to 300 (typically 250) mBq of orally administered 131 I. Thirty‐six cases (90%) were successfully treated, as assessed by resolution of clinical signs and reduction In plasma thyroxine concentrations to normal or reduced values after treatment. Although higher doses of 131 I appear to be required when the radioisotope is administered orally rather than Intravenously, a less stressful administration procedure and greater availability of therapy capsules offer useful advantages for treating thyrotoxic cats.