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Ok, had a phone call with the vet today...... And we will wean her off Methimazole, and put her on Hills Y/D - a new prescription food for Thyroid problems. Even though there are not long term studies, short term studies show great results, and Gracie's long term prognosis if she stays on this drug isn't good either. Looking at her past and current blood tests, the vet agrees that Methimazole might very likely be the problem, leading to liver damage (hepatic lipidosis due to anorexia as a side effect to methimazole) and bone marrow problems. Not good. We considered another drug, but even though there are less side effects on the anorexia and depression side, the side effects on the bone marrow are the same - she will be better off on the diet. The vet is not ok with not treating her for thyroid with her past history - she said her numbers will shoot up high, and the results can be devastating for her health (heart and kidney failure).
Good news is, Gracie is isolated, so she is the only one who can get to this food :nod:
So the plan is, start today transitioning her to the new diet, weaning her off medication, and keep track of her #s to see if they get normal. If they don't, then we go onto an ultrasound........ to see if there is anything other than drug side effects going on. For now, lets hope 3 things: 1- that that's all it is; 2- that, of course, she eats the diet! :lol3: as it is ALL she can eat - no treats, nothing else!; 3, that it works!
Thanks for the vibes guys, wish us good luck
Ok, had a phone call with the vet today...... And we will wean her off Methimazole, and put her on Hills Y/D - a new prescription food for Thyroid problems. Even though there are not long term studies, short term studies show great results, and Gracie's long term prognosis if she stays on this drug isn't good either. Looking at her past and current blood tests, the vet agrees that Methimazole might very likely be the problem, leading to liver damage (hepatic lipidosis due to anorexia as a side effect to methimazole) and bone marrow problems. Not good. We considered another drug, but even though there are less side effects on the anorexia and depression side, the side effects on the bone marrow are the same - she will be better off on the diet. The vet is not ok with not treating her for thyroid with her past history - she said her numbers will shoot up high, and the results can be devastating for her health (heart and kidney failure).
Good news is, Gracie is isolated, so she is the only one who can get to this food :nod:
So the plan is, start today transitioning her to the new diet, weaning her off medication, and keep track of her #s to see if they get normal. If they don't, then we go onto an ultrasound........ to see if there is anything other than drug side effects going on. For now, lets hope 3 things: 1- that that's all it is; 2- that, of course, she eats the diet! :lol3: as it is ALL she can eat - no treats, nothing else!; 3, that it works!
Thanks for the vibes guys, wish us good luck
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