Department of Buildings requirements. The information included in these Guidelines can be used for the. evaluation of existing porches and decks as well as the design of new. structures. Tables are provided to assist in determining the load. capacity of joists, beams, columns and bolted connections for simple. structural configurations.
The causes of cat hyperthyroidism may include: 1  A high amount of benign cells in the thyroid gland, which is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in cats. 2  These cells may cluster in small nodules on the thyroid gland; these nodules are known as adenomas.
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs. Hyperthyroidism is a disease caused by overproduction of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone that increases metabolism in the body. The thyroid gland normally produces thyroid hormones in response to stimulation by the pituitary gland, the master gland of the body.