My cat is 13 and has been diagnosed via a blood test with an over-active thyroid (133 when it should be 60 or something?). The main symptoms are awful yowling, pulling his fur out, weight loss, eating & drinking more.
I'm going to see the vet tomorrow to discuss the options.
I think she will recommend medication but I'm worried about the cost, having to take the cat to have his blood tested periodically (he HATES going in the box/car, and pooed himself TWICE on the last vet visit which is only about 1/2 mile away), and having to get pills down him (which again he hates).
I'm wondering maybe it is kindest to do nothing? But then is he in pain? And if he is, how do I know when the time is right to PTS? Oh I don't know, I'm very confused.
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Anyone got an old cat with an over-active thyroid?
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TheLemur · 05/01/2011 21:24
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