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My cat recently was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism so I've been trying to do some research. She's 9 and we recently started the transdermal Methimazole gel - started it about 2 1/2 weeks ago. She was put on the 5mg dose (2 rotations of the pen) once per day. I noticed after being on the medication for about 2 weeks, she was overgrooming and itching around her ears and face quite a bit. She was also constantly vomiting (with and without hairballs). I called my vet to inform them of what had been going on and they had me bring her in so they could take a look at her. The vet said that her symptoms could be side effects from the medicine and recommended we stop the meds for about a week and see how she's doing. If doing well at that point, then we could restart the meds, but at half the previous dose. I'm curious to know if anyone has tried decreasing the dose of the Methimazole gel and if that seemed to help lessen the side effects it can have while also managing their cat's thyroid levels?
Also Laura304 , I'm curious as to how your kitty is doing after it being a while that she received the radioactive iodine treatment. I'm wondering if it's worth the cost to get the treatment now rather than having to keep trying my cat on and off meds with her feeling miserable while doing it.
Would love for anyone to share their experience with their hyperthyroid kitties!
Thanks in advance!
Also Laura304 , I'm curious as to how your kitty is doing after it being a while that she received the radioactive iodine treatment. I'm wondering if it's worth the cost to get the treatment now rather than having to keep trying my cat on and off meds with her feeling miserable while doing it.
Would love for anyone to share their experience with their hyperthyroid kitties!
Thanks in advance!
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