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Hello, i have a 13.5 year old female cat who has hyperthyroidism. She was supposed to have surgery today however it was aborted due to her lungs filling up and so the vet didnt want to go ahead. She has been on Vidalta, and wainrights food but still
Oh my. Poor girl. The most pressing issue here is the fluid on the lungs. You need to find out the underling cause for the fluid and hopefully it is something that is treatable. You will have to start with chest radiographs to find out possible causes and treatment options. The hyperthyroidism can be managed with medications until then. Hyperthyroidism in cats is typically treated with either the prescription diet Hill's Y/D or with Felimazole. I hope that your pet Lucy is able to stabilize her condition soon! Best wishes and take care.
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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Can I treat Hyperthyroid with an OTC medication?
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Colby Jack. There is an not an effective over-the-counter treatment for this disease. Hyperthyroidism in cats is most commonly treated with a prescription medication. Blood work needs to be carefully monitored though. Owners who are searching for a permanent resolution of the disease can pursue radioactive iodine therapy. Finally, there is a prescription diet available from Hill's that can control the disease as long as the cat eats this particular diet exclusively. I hope this information helps!
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.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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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
Updated on September 24th, 2025