Fish-flavored food may be causing an increasing number of cases of hyperthyroidism in cats, according to new research. The finding was published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal disorder that can cause weight loss, hyperactivity, aggression, vomiting and other symptoms in cats. No one knows for sure… Continue reading Fish-Flavored Food May Be Unhealthy for Cats
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Flame Retardants May Make Cats Sick
It’s well known that flame retardants have potentially harmful effects on children, but now, it turns out, they may also affect cats. Investigators for the American Chemical Society (ACS) found that cats with hyperthyroidism had high levels of certain flame retardants. The finding was published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. The researchers… Continue reading Flame Retardants May Make Cats Sick