Surgical thyroidectomy is a potentially curative option for feline hyperthyroidism, offering definitive treatment for cats who cannot receive radioiodine or do not respond adequately to medical management.
Surgical thyroidectomy provides curative potential for hyperthyroidism with good welfare outcomes when performed by experienced surgeons using appropriate technique. The welfare risks of hypoparathyroidism from parathyroid damage require careful surgical technique and post-operative monitoring for hypocalcaemia signs. For cats in geographic areas without radioiodine access, well-performed surgical thyroidectomy represents an effective curative option.