Stay tuned for VICSD’s launch of its new online CE Veterinary I-131 course, the first of its kind in the nation. This one-hour comprehensive lecture by Dr. Seth Wallack will discuss feline hyperthyroidism, making a diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, treatment options, pretreatment imaging, and post-treatment expectations. Dr. Wallack will also address thyroid disease […]

View PDFs and Videos of Past Lectures PDFs: Radiology Rounds with Holly McCort — Lung Basics with Holly McCort DVM, DACVR Abdominal Imaging: The Practical Utility of Radiography & Ultrasound with Jonathan Hayles DVM, DACVR Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Sampling: FNAs & Biopsies View the Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Sampling Handout Videos: Hyperthyroidism: The Disease, Imaging & Treatment with […]

      Food for thought on the new iodine-restricted diet for feline hyperthyroidism Seth Wallack DVM, DACVR One can hardly look at a veterinary magazine or online industry news source lately without seeing an advertisement or article about Hill’s new y/d prescription diet. With the recent increasing popularity of this food, veterinarians are regularly […]

      We use thyroid scans to determine whether or not a cat is in fact hyperthyroid before proceeding with I-131 treatment. Below are thyroid scan images from two different cats, one who was positive for feline hyperthyroidism, the other negative. Without looking at the second picture below, can you tell the difference between the […]

We just wanted to post a special thank you to everyone who attended our I-131 Radiation Therapy Seminar last Wednesday. This event was a huge success, and we are thankful for your attendance and questions. If you have any additional questions about feline hyperthyroidism or I-131 therapy, please do not hesitate to give us a […]

      For several years now, veterinary specialists have made a strong case for I-131 (radioiodine) therapy over surgery to treat feline hyperthyroidism. Recently, Jennifer Newton, DVM, MS, DACVS, consulting surgical specialist for DVM360, was recently asked why veterinarians are now more reluctant than ever to go the surgical route (thyroidectomies) for treating this […]

      The following was taken from a City-Data.com blog thread. The blog post was started by a cat owner trying to do research on Radioiodine Therapy. One blogger responded with these kind words about VICSD: “Since our cat had an extreme reaction to the thyroid medication, radioactive iodine or surgery were his only […]