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.
Our recipes contain carefully balanced levels of iodine - an essential nutrient that naturally occurs in meat and supports normal thyroid function. However, our meals are not specifically formulated to manage hyperthyroidism.
If your cat is currently being fed a specially formulated diet, or has been recommended an iodine-free or low-iodine diet, then a switch to our fresh meals would not be appropriate without chatting to your vet first.
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.
My hyperthyroid cat is still hungry after switching to KatKin
Hyperthyroidism can affect a cat's normal metabolism, often leading to increased appetite alongside weight and muscle loss. Because of this, some cats with hyperthyroidism may need larger portions than our calorie calculator initially estimates to help them maintain a healthy weight.
Our personalised portion recommendations are based on the information provided in your cat's profile, but every cat is different and our calculator doesn't taken into account individual medical conditions.
It's also normal for some cats to go through a short adjustment period when switching to a new diet. During this time, they may seem a little hungrier while they get used to a different type or amount of food. This can happen in otherwise healthy cats too.
If your cat continues to ask for food after switching to KatKin, we recommend speaking with your vet about their individual calorie needs. If your vet is happy for your cat to receive slightly larger portions, you have complete control of this in your account.
Login to your KatKin account at Katkin.com/login
Click ‘Manage plans’
Navigate to ‘My Cats’ in the top bar
Select the cat whose portion you’d like to check
Scroll down to ‘daily calories’ and check the suggested amount.
Click ‘Change tray size’ if you’d like to adjust their portion
Select a new calorie amount and click ‘confirm’ to save changes
Double check you're happy with the new price of your plan - adjusting your cat's portion size will impact the daily price we charge.
You can also reach out to our In-house Vet team, who can help determine whether any adjustments may be needed alongside your vet's advice.
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.