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In reply to the discussion: Hyperthyroidism in cats... [View all]
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
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