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    16-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism

    The problem with medication is that the growth on thyroid continues to grow and can convert to cancer. 18% of cats have severe side effects to the med, some life-threatening. T4 never really returns to normal and the cats develop cardiomyopathy which is untreatable. One hyper-t vet estimates...
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    16-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism

    The problem with medication is that the growth on thyroid continues to grow and can convert to cancer. 18% of cats have severe side effects to the med, some life-threatening. T4 never really returns to normal and the cats develop cardiomyopathy which is untreatable. One hyper-t vet estimates...
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    16-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism

    My dear companion cat, Callie,  has been with me 1/4th of my life.  I noticed recently that she was losing weight, getting skinny, begging for food all the time, and drinking lots of water.  At first I thought she might be diabetic.  I took her to the vet this week.  I couldn't afford ALL the...
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    Avoiding peas in cat food?

    None of Addiction flavors have enough protein. Check catinfo.org for percentage of calories from protein, fat, and carbs. I only found 10 canned foods that are at least 50% of calories from high quality protein and less than 10% calories from carbs. I am going find a homemade diet that is low...
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    Looking for an updated opinion on fish based foods

    Grain-free is great as long as there isn't a bunch of fruit and veges instead. Cats can't digest plant matter very well and they just add more carbs. The recommendation for senior cats is at least 50% of calories from high quality protein and less than 10% calories from carbs. Catinfo.org has...
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