Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in metabolic rate. It is a fairly common disease in older cats and relatively easy to treat.
Conventional treatment includes medication or surgery. Usually a daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormones is prescribed. Another approach is to surgically remove the thyroid gland. Both treatments are effective, but can be invasive or difficult to control. Natural remedies for hyperthyroidism in cats offer a gentler alternative to conventional medications without being addictive. Herbs are safe and effective to use, improve thyroid function and address key symptoms.
Natural remedies include native herbs that have been shown to be beneficial for treating hyperthyroidism in cats, such as nettle and dwarf nettle, bugleweed and kelp, as well as foreign ones such as the Chinese herbs huang qi or Siberian ginseng. Herbal remedies are usually administered as tinctures, as capsules or added to the cat’s food.
Dwarf and nettle stimulate circulation and help maintain healthy thyroid function. They are effective in normalizing hormones produced by the thyroid gland, regulating metabolism and supplying minerals and vitamins A, B and C. Dwarf and nettle are available as tinctures that can be mixed into your cat’s food or water.
Bugleweed is part of the mint family. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormone produced, which is too much in cats with hyperthyroidism. Bugleweed is sold as a tincture or tablets.
Bladderwrack or kelp is a sea vegetable and helps control an overactive thyroid gland. It is a primary source of iodine that cats suffering from hypothyroidism are deficient in. Bladderwack is available as a tincture and in tablet or powder form. A few drops of a tincture mixed with food or water is the best way to administer it.
Huang qi generally supports thyroid function. It comes as a tincture that you can buy from herbal suppliers. Dilute in water and give a few drops orally or mix into your cat’s food or water.
Siberian ginseng also regulates hormone levels and relieves fatigue associated with thyroid problems. It also boosts your cat’s immune system. Siberian ginseng is best administered as a tincture.
Changes in your cat’s diet will aid the herbal treatment. Increase the amount of healthy food, or even better, base the entire diet solely on healthy food. Feed plenty of raw beef and poultry. Avoid salmon, seafood and white fish. They contain high levels of isoflavones, the main compound suspected of causing hyperthyroidism. Soy is also suspected of contributing to the development of the condition. Since this is present in many canned cat foods, this should also be avoided.
Mineral deficiencies, especially iodine, are common in cats with hyperthyroidism. That’s why you need to make sure your cat’s food contains a lot of iodine, as well as the right amounts of selenium, which makes thyroid hormones less toxic. To address abnormal thyroid cell growth, also add docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid to the feed.
These natural remedies for cats with hyperthyroidism will help you manage the condition.
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