Radioactive Iodine Therapy (I131)
Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of cats over 12 years of age. It is due to a tumor in the thyroid and results in weight loss, increased heart rate, high blood pressure and is ultimately fatal if not treated. There are several treatment options, but the one considered the “gold standard” is treatment with radioactive iodine (I131). Alamo Feline is one of the six private practices in Texas licensed to perform this treatment.
Treatment for hyperthyroidism is performed at Alamo Feline using radioactive iodine. This treatment destroys the thyroid tumor without destroying the normal thyroid gland and is available in only six private practices in Texas.