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 […]

      René Garcia, DVM Staff Veterinarian/ Imaging Intern Dr. René Garcia joined our practice earlier this year as our staff veterinarian and imaging intern, making him in charge of all of our I-131 therapy feline patients. He is the doctor veterinarians and owners discuss cases with, and he helps to oversee all of […]

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 […]

How VICSD’s 4/7 mCi Dosing Protocol Was Born Dr. Seth Wallack recently presented VICSD’s original research on the thyroid to background ratio and how using this ratio to guide I-131 treatment has resulted in a 98% first-time success rate (one of the highest in the country) during the ACVR 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting in August. […]

      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 […]