Instructions
Determine the cause of the condition. Hypothyroidism can be caused by some medications, such as methimazole, and therefore can be treated by discontinuing or adjusting the use of that medication.
Add vitamins and herbal supplements to your cat's diet. According to the experts at petwellbeing.com, vitamins A and C, Omega 6 fatty acids and ingredients such as parsley, kelp, alfalfa and oats have been found to benefit some cats with hypothyroidism.
Give your cat a synthetic thyroid hormone supplement such as thyroxine. Supplementation will need to be continued for the rest of your cat's life, starting with a low dose and increasing with prolonged use.
Treat your cat's hypothyroidism with drug therapy as directed by the cat's veterinarian.
How to Treat a Cat With Hypothryoid
Hypothyroidism is a relatively rare disorder in cats that occurs when not enough of the naturally occurring hormone thyroxine is produced. According to information published by petplace.com, hypothyroidism usually arises as a result of being treated for hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is generally easy to treat.