Our cat, male, approx 9 years old, was eating like a glutton but was losing weight. Much to his chagrin off to the vet we went. Blood work and urinalysis came back good, except his thyroid was working overtime. Doc laid out our options and we went with the methimazole. He's been on it for about two and a half weeks now, 2.5mg twice daily. Pill Pockets have been ideal and he hasn't suspected he's being medicated and hasn't missed a dose. His coat is looking more like it always did and he looks as if he's put on a pound or so. All seemed well until a few days ago when I noticed he was scratching himself quite a bit, around his ears, face, and neck. I checked for the usual culprits, fleas and mites, (as did the vet when I first brought him in), so I don't think parasites are the issue.
I'm reading that in rare cases some cats can be allergic to methimazole, one of the symptoms being excessive itching and scratching. My thinking, and hope, is that an allergic reaction would have surfaced sooner than after two and a half weeks. Of course, I could be wrong about this.
Has anyone seen something similar with their cat? Appreciate any input. Thank you.
I'm reading that in rare cases some cats can be allergic to methimazole, one of the symptoms being excessive itching and scratching. My thinking, and hope, is that an allergic reaction would have surfaced sooner than after two and a half weeks. Of course, I could be wrong about this.
Has anyone seen something similar with their cat? Appreciate any input. Thank you.
