Are cats with thyroid problems in pain?
In addition, hyperthyroidism can cause hypertension or high blood pressure, and result in damage to the eyes, kidneys, and brain. Cats with untreated hyperthyroidism can also endure pain and a lower quality of life due to the symptoms of the disease.
How old is my cat with hyperthyroidism?
I have a 17.5 year old cat who is truly my best friend. He was diagnosed with hyperthyroidudm this winter and we started him on the oral medication. He had adverse side effects – wouldn’t eat, gagging, dizzy, spacey.
Are there any treatment options for hyperthyroidism in cats?
There are three treatment options for hyperthyroidism: medication, surgery, and radioactive iodine therapy. In surgery, the thyroid gland is removed and therefore (at least in theory) the hyperthyroidism is, too. But the risk of anesthesia in a geriatric cat with impaired kidney function, among other issues, led me to rule out surgery.
Can a geriatric cat have a thyroid removed?
In surgery, the thyroid gland is removed and therefore (at least in theory) the hyperthyroidism is, too. But the risk of anesthesia in a geriatric cat with impaired kidney function, among other issues, led me to rule out surgery. Medication, I’m familiar with.
How can I tell if my cat has a thyroid problem?
The coat of affected cats may appear unkempt, matted, or greasy (see Figure 1). A veterinarian who suspects a cat has a thyroid problem will conduct a physical examination and palpate the cat’s neck area to check for an enlarged thyroid gland (see Figure 2). The cat’s heart rate and blood pressure may also be checked.
I have a 17.5 year old cat who is truly my best friend. He was diagnosed with hyperthyroidudm this winter and we started him on the oral medication. He had adverse side effects – wouldn’t eat, gagging, dizzy, spacey.
What can be done about hyperthyroidism in cats?
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: So Treatable if Diagnosed Early 1 Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism in Cats. The diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism is usually simple and the treatment straightforward and very successful. 2 Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment. 3 The Consequences of Letting Hyperthyroidism in Cats Go Untreated.
How can I tell if my cat has thyroid disease?
It’s one of those diseases that we, as veterinarians, like to diagnosis in the sense that if a cat has to have something, we hope that it is cat thyroid problems because of the easy, successful treatment. To diagnose feline thyroid disease, we rely heavily on the history, the physical exam, and the blood work.
How big is my cat’s thyroid tumor now?
She has responded well to medication for 3 years but now the thyroid tumor has enlarged significantly and she has lost 2 pounds in 2 months. Down to 7lbs and all the same signs you point to.