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Our cat Duchess, age about 10 yrs, had been chewing on plastic. We tried to stop it but then she started pulling the hair out of her tail. Duchess stopped eating and was taken to hospital last night. They said it was hyperthyroidism and gave us Fe
Hello. Yes, there are appetite stimulants that we often give to cats & I am sure your veterinarian is aware of this. Common ones are mirtazapine & cyproheptadine. Cerenia is often used just because it treats nausea, and a newer product called Entyce is being used extra-label in cats ( it is only approved for dogs right now, but the company is working on a cat application). One of the adverse effects with Felimazole is the possibility of loss of appetite. Sometimes discontinuing the medication for a few days & restarting at a lower dose gradually increasing to full dosage is necessary. Hopefully, Dutchess will be feeling better soon. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hello, My cat was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism this week. They also removed 300ml of fluid from around her lungs and let me know that her heart was enlarged. They gave me Furoside and want to prescribe hyperthyroid medication next. A friend recomm
The heart condition is likely a sequel to the hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the heart rate, and that increases the thickness of the heart muscle which will enlarge the heart. Please do not experiment with herbal medicines. Hyperthyroidism, if not controlled will cause the heart condition to worsen, so it is absolutely necessary to use medications that will work such as thyreostatic medication (the thyroid medications your veterinarian prescribed). The Furosemide will help your cat get rid of the fluid in her lungs. Please listen to your veterinarian. Your kitty can have a good quality of life with the correct medications. This is one case where herbals will not help.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I HAVE A MALE CAT, HE HAS A THIRODE PROBLEM, HOW MUCH IS HIS MED'S GOING TO COST ME MONTHLY
The cost of the medication shouldn't be too expensive. It depends on your location and how much you will be administering. The monitoring of thyroid function may cost more than the actual medication. You always have the option of requesting a written prescription from your veterinarian and shopping online or at larger pharmacies for the best price.
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What will happen if I don't treat the over active thyroid of my 12 year male cat. He has figured out all the disguises of the pill and leaves it behind. He is an anxious cat so throwing the pull down his throat or applying a dot of medicine on his e
Unregulated thyroid disease varies by patient but can have many adverse effects including severe weight loss, distress and heart/circulation complications. There are treatment options which avoid regular/at home medications for which he may be a suitable candidate and I strongly recommend you discuss your issues with your vet to determine if these are an option or if referral to an endocrinology/internal medicine specialist maybe of help. Dietary control can also be of assistance in managing overactive thyroid cases and should be considered, especially in hard to manage cases. Offering the medications in a small (teaspoon) of warm strongly smelling soft food or treats/pill pockets just before feeding when hungry (remove all other food options for 4-6hrs before this) can help also
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My cat was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Our Vet recommended a medication applied inside the ear twice a day or pills once per day. I don't know the name of the med but was wondering how you might treat.
I assume that Chetoh was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, as cats are rarely diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Typically, I treat with methimazole pills twice daily as a starting point. I find that the T4 hormone is better controlled with oral medications than the transdermal medications on the ear because absorption is variable with this method. Once hyperthyroidism is well controlled and it is apparent that the kidneys are stable, it can be worth considering I-131 (radioactive iodine) treatment, as it stops the need for medication at home in most cases. All of that said, there are still plenty of cases that I do prescribe the transdermal ear version of methimazole because some cats are extremely difficult to medicate at home. Just make sure that Chetoh follows his vet's recommendation for follow up lab testing so that his medication dosage stays appropriate.
Updated on September 24th, 2025