Hyperthyroidism in Old Cat Biting Face Whilst Sleeping

[Mercurial123]

My 17 year old cat has hyperthyroidism and kidney issues for the last couple of years.

In the last 6 months, she's been biting my face at night, drawing blood. It was only occasionally, but now it's at least twice a week. I know it's connected to her hyperthyroidism, and I'll discuss it with the vet on our next visit in a week or so.

Has anyone else had this issue? She's eating well and playing, grooming, etc.

Would it be a sign that her issues are worsening? She's on palliative care, refuses meds, and specific diet food. We're overseas, so the meds we get are very limited.

TIA

I'm guessing you've tried this but I would try crushing it to powder and mixing it with the strongest smelling food I can. Which is usually tuna but other fishy options are available. Katkin is particularly good for pungent food.

Warming food through a little also release the aroma.

Our thyroid meds can't be crushed.

My cat was feral too. Try tuna with the pill crushed in it. They go mad for that.

@Vinvertebrate
Why are you giving thyroxine? That's for an under active thyroid, not an overactive thyroid.

Our cat lived for nearly 10 years post diagnosis but we got giving him his medication down to a fine art. Surgery was mentioned but neither us nor the vet were happy with the idea, mainly because he was quite thin. He was never aggressive but towards the end was confused, eating poorly (he normally ate loads) and was weeing and pooing everywhere. At the point us and the vet agreed he was old and very uncomfortable and it was agreed his time had come and he was pts.

I'm sorry about your cat. It's a tough decision to make. I'm dreading the day that we have to do the same.