Hyperthyroidism is rare in dogs but is the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder that affects cats.

The onset occurs most commonly in middle to old-age cats with a reported range between 4 and 22 years. Five percent of these cats develop hyperthyroidism before age eight. The breed or sex does not appear to be a predilection.  

 Symptoms may include:

• Weight loss
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Increased bowel movements
• Fine brittle hair (hair loss)
• Muscular weakness
• Increased food consumption
• Vomiting
• Increased water consumption
• Increase activity
• Tremors
• Labored breathing
• Loss of appetite

Racing heart is common in cats. Heart mummers and high blood pressure can occur.

Diagnosis:

There are no symptoms unique to thyroiditis. If the thyroiditis causes slow and chronic thyroid cell damage and destruction, leading to a fall in thyroid hormone levels in the blood, the symptoms would be those of hypothyroidism If the thyroiditis causes rapid thyroid cell damage and destruction, the thyroid hormone that is stored in the gland leaks out, increasing thyroid hormone levels in the blood, and produces symptoms of thyrotoxicosis, which are similar to hyperthyroidism.  A veterinarian will perform blood tests to check the TSH levels.  Other blood tests will be performed to conclude the baseline prediction of the out of normal range TSH levels in the first test.

Treatment:
Hypothyroidism is easier to treat than hyperthyroidism.  A veterinarian will you’re your pet on a synthetic thyroid hormone for the rest of it’s life.  A veterinarian will look at 3 alternatives with hyperthyroidism. The vet will prescribe an anti-thyroid drug, surgically remove the thyroid or treat with radio active iodine.  Amber Technology’s TYD was created specifically to normalize the thyroid gland.  In cases of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism it has proven itself effective to help the thyroid gland stop over producing or under producing the thyroid hormones. 

Suggested Use for TYD: Shake product well before use. Do not exceed recommended Dose!  Give orally 3 times daily as needed according to weight chart below.  Use this product for a minimum of 30 days at 3 doses a day.  For long term use drop the dosage down to once a day for no more than 6 months.  At 6 months break for 3 weeks then continue TYD again.  Note that there are approximately 30 drops in a dropper full of solution.  TYD can be given for 1 ½ years with your veterinarians supervision.

Animal Weight         TYD  

Under 3 lbs.             2 drops 
3-10 lbs.                   5 drops
11-20 lbs.              10 drops
21 and up              15 drops
Add 5 drops for every additional 100 lbs starting at 150 lbs.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.