Reason for increase in hyperthyroidism in cats is found

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20297921/

Interesting. Apparently, a common flame retardant is toxic to the feline thyroid gland. At least some companies are pledging to quit using it.

Very interesting! And in plastics, too. Plastic is evil.

Wow I would have never thought of that. Excellent article!

On a side note... I have to wonder if the use of soy in pet foods (both the bean and the oil) isn't also a culprit. I know its been linked to hypothyroidism in humans... so while I'm no doctor, and I can't prove it... it is enough to make me wonder.

That is very interesting.

Hmmm...reminds me I need to clean and vacuum...

one thing to bear in mind is this is a sample of 23 cats, which should be too low to be conclusive.

Good point... I merely skimmed the article.