Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases

The many potential causes of euthyroid sick syndrome mean that a low total T₄ isn't sufficient to diagnose hypothyroidism. Determine when further thyroid testing is warranted with the help of this diagnostic algorithm.

Radioiodine (I¹³¹) is highly successful for treatment of feline hyperthyroidism, but failures do occur. Follow these guidelines for monitoring and managing I¹³¹ treatment failures.