Hyperthyroid - Radioactive Iodine therapy - How much???

grinder_7

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I've read that Rarioactive iodine therapy is the therapy of choice in most cases.

How much does that cost approx???
 

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The quote I had for the center that does this in my area was $750 - but this was several years ago.
 
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YIKES - I wonder if pilling everyday is cheaper. Thanks
 

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Not in the long run!!! Also it might be worth considering of your cat gets severely stressed with the pilling or if he tends to spit them out.
 

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Your main choices are the radiation (iodine therapy - check out radiocat.com), using methimazole pills daily or surgery. All have different costs & risks. You should look at your cat, figure out what would be the best course of action for your cat as an individual (you may want to consult with your vet on this) & then figure otu costs & payment plans. Different cats do well with different treatments.
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my cat is getting this procedure done on tuesday it is $1400 and that is in Connecticut. i guess they do a whole bunch of tests as well, but this procedure is much more affordable than the pills, my mother researched it and figured we would be paying over $500 a year and figured out how long our cat will be alive the radioactive seemed better!
 
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Well - after a huge work-up Snicker does not have a Hyperthyroid.

Good news . . . . I guess

hmmmmmm
 
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