Is KatKin suitable for my cat with Hyperthyroidism?
If a cat with hyperthyroidism is currently controlled on medication for treatment, then switching to our fresh meals would be suitable! Medications can control the disease without the use of a prescription diet.
If they are currently being fed Hill's Thyroid Care y/d or this has been prescribed by your vet, then a switch to our fresh meals would not be appropriate without chatting to your vet first. Thyroid Care y/d is an iodine-restricted diet that is unique among commercial diets and intended only for hyperthyroid cats.
How KatKin Can Support Cats with being Treated for Hyperthyroidism
We provide the perfect portions for your cat’s needs, including maintaining their current weight or helping them to gain some weight if needed.
Our In-House Vet Team is also on hand if you need some extra support with your cat’s weight management.
Each of our recipes contain plenty of high quality and easily digestible protein from our 100% human-grade fresh meat ingredients. This helps cats maintain lean and healthy muscle condition.
Our recipes contain omega fatty acids, essential to maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat, which can be affected by hyperthyroidism.
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a common condition, especially for older cats. In fact, it’s now the most common hormone-related disease in cats of middle-age and older.
It’s caused by an overproduction of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine. Which is why the condition is sometimes referred to as an overactive thyroid.
Cats with too much thyroid hormone have a greatly increased metabolic rate, regardless of the needs of the body. Often leading to increased appetite and rapid weight and muscle loss.
🩺 Before making any changes to your cat’s diet, it’s a good idea to chat with your vet to make sure it’s the right choice for their health and wellbeing.
If you’d like to learn more about hyperthyroidism in cats, take a look at our detailed blog post here.