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.
Each cat develops different symptoms when the thyroid gland is malfunctioning. Most cats develop a rapid heart rate and lose weight even though they are eating more. In around 50% of hyperthyroid cases, increased water consumption and vomiting develop.