How can hyperthyroidism be diagnosed?
Your veterinarian can perform blood tests to determine if your cat has hyperthyroidism. Since older cats with the most common signs of hyperthyroidism (weight loss, appetite changes and vomiting) can also have other problems such as kidney disease, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, a thorough physical examination, blood testing and urinalysis are usually indicated to allow diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Radiographs, cardiac ultrasonography and blood pressure determination are also sometimes performed.
