Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some experienced opinions here! My cat CC hasn't been healthy since last August. Last fall she was diagnosed with hypertension and hyperthyroid and put on methimazole. The radiation treatment was recommended, but I have been hesitant because I have always felt something else was wrong with her.
Long story short (kind-of!): She exhibited dramatic weight loss -- nearly 5 lbs in a month this March. She didn't want to eat anything except what I was eating. The vet administered another blood test and an ultrasound. Her thyroid readings are still high, but they suspect it might be something else. They are now following a different protocol, treating her for possible allergies and IBS. She's been having constant diahrea for about month now, and she's off the methimazole.
She's currently taking Prednisone, and that will taper in about a month when I'm supposed to take her back for another blood test to see if her thyroid readings subside.
Has anyone experienced anything like this? What questions should I be asking my vet?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I'm looking for some experienced opinions here! My cat CC hasn't been healthy since last August. Last fall she was diagnosed with hypertension and hyperthyroid and put on methimazole. The radiation treatment was recommended, but I have been hesitant because I have always felt something else was wrong with her.
Long story short (kind-of!): She exhibited dramatic weight loss -- nearly 5 lbs in a month this March. She didn't want to eat anything except what I was eating. The vet administered another blood test and an ultrasound. Her thyroid readings are still high, but they suspect it might be something else. They are now following a different protocol, treating her for possible allergies and IBS. She's been having constant diahrea for about month now, and she's off the methimazole.
She's currently taking Prednisone, and that will taper in about a month when I'm supposed to take her back for another blood test to see if her thyroid readings subside.
Has anyone experienced anything like this? What questions should I be asking my vet?
Thanks in advance for your help!