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radical noodle

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17. My cat also had one thyroid removed

Reply to Upthevibe (Reply #10)

Wed Feb 7, 2018, 02:33 AM

Feb 2018

but make sure that they only do one side at a time. Often only one side really needs it, but if both sides are done at once, there can be damage to the parathyroid, which can be fatal if both parathyroids fail at the same time. The parathyroid is very near the thyroid, so the chance of damaging it is fairly good. In my cat, once the vet got in there, she saw that only one side needed to be done anyway, so we never had to do the other. Oprah Anne (my cat) was older when it was done and lived to be 21 years old.

Read this:
https://animalendocrine.blogspot.com/2012/12/complication-of-thyroidectomy-in-cats.html

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Hyperthyroidism in cats... [View all] Upthevibe Feb 2018 OP

I have. I had it done with Tara when she was 14. alittlelark Feb 2018 #1

Awww...I bet she enjoyed those extra treats! Thanks Upthevibe Feb 2018 #9

You should discuss surgical and medical options; thyroidectomy might be a better course for 15 yo hlthe2b Feb 2018 #2

Awesome! Thank you for the link....I'll have my friend Upthevibe Feb 2018 #10

My cat also had one thyroid removed radical noodle Feb 2018 #17

Excellent info.....Thank you Upthevibe Feb 2018 #19

This was done with an 11 year old cat I had. spooky3 Feb 2018 #3

Yes...He discussed other options...She's NOT at all good with pills... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #11

I should mention he lived another 7 years, happily, spooky3 Feb 2018 #18

I recently treated a 14 year old with meds for over 4 years. Big Blue Marble Feb 2018 #4

Wow...22 years old is amazing..... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #12

We did this for our kitty. klook Feb 2018 #5

Wow...Thank you so much for the excellent feedback... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #13

Hypothyroidism in cats Vanessa Rose Feb 2018 #6

We are looking into the cream in the ear as an option b/c she doesn't do Upthevibe Feb 2018 #14

15 yaers is a little elderly for that. JayhawkSD Feb 2018 #7

I tend to agree with you about the age....It sounds like you have Upthevibe Feb 2018 #15

One of my older cats developed it packman Feb 2018 #8

Another 4 years is excellent....I wish she was better with pills... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #16

Pill Pockets are great for pilling. Big Blue Marble Feb 2018 #20

I think pill pockets are a good idea... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #21