AtomicVet

09/22/2026

Did you know that approximately 1 in 10 cats over the age of 10 will develop hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in middle-aged and older cats. It occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, essentially putting the body into overdrive while stressing the heart and kidneys.

Common signs include:

• Weight loss despite a good—or even ravenous—appetite
• Increased thirst and urination
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Restlessness, increased activity or vocalization
• Rapid heart rate
• An unkempt or poor-quality coat

Left untreated, hyperthyroidism is always fatal because it has serious effects on the heart, blood pressure, kidneys and overall health while drastically reducing quality of life.

The good news? Hyperthyroidism is one of the diseases we can cure without damaging other organs or requiring anesthesia.

At AtomicVet Veterinary Nuclear Therapy Center, we treat hyperthyroid cats with radioactive iodine (I-131), which is considered the gold standard treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Approximately 97% of cats can be cured with a SINGLE I-131 treatment. I-131 works because abnormal thyroid tissue naturally absorbs iodine. A carefully calculated injection of radioactive iodine targets and destroys the overactive thyroid cells while largely sparing normal surrounding tissue.

For cats, that means:

✓ One injection
✓ No surgery or anesthesia (which often fails when the tissue migrates or grows back)
✓ No twice-daily thyroid medication for life
✓ No restrictive prescription diet for life
✓ A treatment that targets the abnormal thyroid tissue itself rather than simply attempting to control hormone levels temporarily.

If your cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, lifelong medication isn't your only option. Call us at 501-500-5220 to find out more, or ask your veterinarian. We are centrally located in Mountain Home, Arkansas and have successfully treated cats from all over the U.S. because we have an amazing facility, the most experienced staff, and we take care of our atomic cats like they're our own.

06/10/2026

We're so lucky to get to spend a week with each of these atomic cats as they start their recovery from hyperthyroidism. It takes a tremendous level of trust to hand a beloved family member off to a stranger for a week, and and we are honored that their owners choose to trust us.

Hyperthyroidism affects approximately 1 in 10 cats over the age of 10 and is one of the most common diseases diagnosed in senior cats. This is always a fatal diagnosis if left untreated, so ask your vet to check your older cat's T4 levels annually.

Iodine therapy is 97% effective in one injection for hyperthyroid cats and is only available at specialized nuclear medicine facilities. Isn't it cool that we have one in Mountain Home, Arkansas?

01/30/2026

We’re set up today at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s annual meeting. It is great to get a chance to see so many of our referring veterinarians from Missouri and share our fantastic treatment results.

12/14/2025

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11/19/2025

Synovetin injections are helping so many dogs with arthritis. This is a yearly nuclear therapy treatment that is injected inside the joint to relieve pain and inflammation while destroying the cells that cause the joints to become deformed and inflamed. We are proud to partner with All Creatures Veterinary Hospital to offer this service, and referrals are not required. There is currently a $250 rebate per treated joint through 12/31/25. Call us at 501-500-5220 for more information!

11/04/2025

We are always happy to be part of improving the life of a pet, and Synovetin therapy is an amazing tool for animals with arthritis in synovial joints.

08/11/2025

We love to hear that our pet owners have had a great experience during such a stressful time. This sweet hyperthyroid cat was with us for 7 full days in radiation isolation and got to go home on Sunday. Ginger's owner left us the following amazing google review:

"This place has to be the "Gold Standard" for radio-iodine treatment of cats, and we are so glad we found them!

Penny's communication level with daily updates back to us while our cat recuperated from the treatment was nothing short of fantastic and made it less stressful for us as well.

The care and attention that Penny spent getting our cat through her "cool-down" confinement period for 7 full days prior to discharge was off the charts.

You can tell when somebody does their job because they have to, or because they want to and love what they do. Penny is such an animal lover and pays so much attention to details that I'm sure it made our cat's stay there much less stressful than it could have been.

Kudos to Penny and Dr. Conner for their superior care! There aren't enough "Stars" on this rating scale to give them what they truly deserve. 5 Stars? How about a whole Galaxy!! They deserve it.""

That's a face that you can't help but love!

06/26/2025

We’re happy to be part of the All Creatures Veterinary Hospital system. Privately owned and providing amazing services in Mtn. Home that are normally found only in big cities.

We're not your average vet clinic. We offer exceptional care in three locations and provide nuclear therapy, advanced orthopedic surgeries including TPLO, chemotherapy, and advanced endoscopy on a referral basis for many clinics throughout our region. We're centrally located in Mountain Home, Arkansas and provide easy access to advanced veterinary services.

05/20/2025

Did you know that Mountain Home, Arkansas is home to one of the most advanced veterinary radioiodine treatment facilities in the country?

AtomicVet was specially designed for treating feline hyperthyroidism with nuclear therapy—meaning our feline patients (and our staff!) stay safe, comfortable, and stress-free. Best of all, 97% of cats are cured with just one injection of radioactive iodine!

We’re proud to offer cutting-edge care right here in the Ozarks.

04/22/2025

Happy National Veterinary Receptionist week to all the fabulous people manning the front desks at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital! You are always so helpful to my incoming cats and their owners, and I appreciate you all!