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my 14 year old cat harley has been in great health but has ...

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my 14 year old cat harley has been in great health but has lost weight even though he begs to eat and consumes much food, now he has been itching and is losing fur all over his body but worse on his head and back. he is using the litter box, drinking, but seems to be over active especially during the night when he walks around constantly. should i suspect a hyperthyroid?

 

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October 24 10:48 AM (27 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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Dear friend,

Harley may have hyperthyroid as you suspect, however, his symptoms could also indicate, diabetes,or liver or renal issues. Sometimes older cats experience a decrease in kidney function or sugar in their blood. Either issue will cause itching, shedding and hair loss. An increase in appetite can also be caused by any of those disorders. The good news is tha tmost of the ailments affecting the senior cat now have excellent treatmens and cats are living to twenty or more. Harley should a checkup and he bloodwork evaluated.He sounds like a wonderful boy so lets get him right back on the road to good health.

If you would like any links to specific disorders like, hyperthyroid, renal, liver, diabetes, etc, just let me know and I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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