âThere are two peroneal tendons that run along the back of the fibula (Figures 1 and 2). The first is called the peroneus brevis. The term brevis implies short. It is called this because it has a shorter muscle and starts lower in the leg. It then runs down around the back of the bone called the fibula on the outside of the leg and inserts (i.e. connects) to the fifth metatarsal.
Treatment of cats for feline hyperthyroidism with Radioactive Iodine (I-131) is the preferred method of therapy (and well as in humans). It is as easy as one injection just under the skin, much like a routine feline vaccine. I-131 is safe and effective. A short stay (3 to 5 days) in the Thyro-Cat hyperthyroidism treatment facility is required by law until the level of radiation is at an acceptable level.
Iodine Testing Method #4: Iodine Loading Test. This test measures the excretion of iodine over a 24-hour period. It admittedly isnât the most convenient test, as you need to collect EVERY urine sample within a 24-hour period. Before this test you need to take a 50 mg tablet of iodine.