FabSwingers.com forum: hyperthyroidism in cats

By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i have always had myself as a fairly level headed, pragmatic pet owner who wouldn't ever get overly emotional about my cats when the time comes.

However, today i took my eldest cat to the vets as he has been acting odd for a few days.....very dazed and confused, walking into things etc. he has lost weight despite eating well and generally looking old.

i got told he possibly has hyperthyroidism, with high blood pressure and detaching retina

i was a blubbering wreck when i got him home!! i keep looking at him and cryng!!

he is 17 now so quite a good age. have to take him to the vets again tomorrow for blood tests and to get his blood pressure taken.

has anyone had a cat with hyperthyroidism?

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

We have loads of cats in with this. Meds work well, probably too old to have an op.That can work out around 600. Bit more difficult if you cant get meds down them.

regular blood tests till the dose is right.

Poor you it is such an emotional time Vet visits.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

No I havn't but just wanted to answer your thread as no one else had and say I hope you find some answers and he is Ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sorry for your lad.

One of my cats had this.

They go down hill very fast, well my boy did, and it is not nice to watch.

I'm not been harsh, but there is no magic cure. Treatment will depend on his heart and kidney functions - kidney failure is a major determinant of the course of treatment, and may eliminate some of the options.

Good luck tomorrow with the tests.

My thoughts are with you and your lad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No sorry I haven't....but your cat has got to a good old age ..... your best friend and someone to stroke and talk to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im sorry to hear this. I have 3 cats and I've never heard of this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sad. Hope he pulls through this.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Sorry to hear about your cat.

Our last cat had it. We had pet insurance and he had a radioactive treatment for it, which reduces the size of them. But he had it be in a special vet hospital for a week or more. We couldn't have afforded it without insurance.

For yours at that age, I'd think tablets is the only kind option, don't put hime through an op.

Plenty of love too xx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"No I havn't but just wanted to answer your thread as no one else had and say I hope you find some answers and he is Ok "

ah bless you x x x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

You'll know when it is the right time to make that decision. It's not easy, but if you know your cat like it sounds you do, the signs you get from him will tell you when it is right. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

If it was a human would you put them down is my usuall take on this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My cat has this... He,s on meds and has been for the last 3 years. He,s content and happy and at 19 yrs of age looks amazing if a little scrawny.

He can't be operated on and his medication is called Thiafeline.

Feel free to pm if you want to.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

If it was a human would you put them down is my usuall take on this"

Yeah, thats usually been my stance as well, especially after watching my nan suffer before she passed away last year but now it seems a bit harder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

If it was a human would you put them down is my usuall take on this

Yeah, thats usually been my stance as well, especially after watching my nan suffer before she passed away last year but now it seems a bit harder"

Is he in pain or is it more just bad sight etcm? Once medicated?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i have always had myself as a fairly level headed, pragmatic pet owner who wouldn't ever get overly emotional about my cats when the time comes.

i got told he possibly has hyperthyroidism, with high blood pressure and detaching retina

i was a blubbering wreck when i got him home!! i keep looking at him and cryng!!

he is 17 now so quite a good age. have to take him to the vets again tomorrow for blood tests and to get his blood pressure taken.

has anyone had a cat with hyperthyroidism?"

Yes. It is possible for the thyroids to be removed and the parathyroid to take over its function. My elderly cat had hers done and had another 3 years good health before her kidneys finally gave up on her.

It's about quality of life for them in the end. If they have it then great. If not...well, it's the right thing to do for them x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's not an easy decision to make but you've got tests tomorrow which might help. Cinn suggested medication and another poster has a cat using said medication. It might be that you have a few more years together yet.

I didn't like my cat but I was wobbly when I knew I had to take her in to be put down.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"i really dont want to put him through anything that will just prolong his life for my benefit. I have always said that but now it seems that the decision time is a bit more real i'm wobbling

If it was a human would you put them down is my usuall take on this

Yeah, thats usually been my stance as well, especially after watching my nan suffer before she passed away last year but now it seems a bit harder

Is he in pain or is it more just bad sight etcm? Once medicated?"

he isnt showing any pain but they dont tend to really. i guess it will depend on his kidney function as well.

He is already struggling to jump up things as he lacks the power in his legs and obviously cant judge distance well because of his failing eye sight

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I've had two, and a horse and all three were fine after surgery! They will usually try to control with meds first in cats, then consider surgery which is pretty routine, if a little fiddly. Surgery was much better than meds for mine and she is doing well with half her thyroid left, and on a really effective kidney medication (kd dysfunction can become more apparent when thyroid levels are controlled). Good luck!

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By *andtsurreyCouple
over a year ago

Torbay

Our elderly was diagnosed a month ago and is soooo much better having had 4 weeks of tablets. He has put on weight, is much more himself and is bloods are much more normal now.

PM if you want any more info...we are tablet giving experts now!!

T xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. They couldn't have meds due to other conditions. I regret not letting them go sooner. It was sad but they were very ill. Hugs x

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

Aww sorry to hear this. Yes my cat had it for some years. No teeth too but she was happy on the medication and lived to the grand old age of 19. It's very treatable and very common in older cats. Good luck with it

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

My other cat thinks I'm a bitch right now cos I can't feed her until I'm ready to take him to the vets again at 9!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oh and thank you for everyone's comments and experiences x how long does blood work take to come back from the vets do you know?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and thank you for everyone's comments and experiences x how long does blood work take to come back from the vets do you know? "

If it's 'in house' it could be the same day. But it really depends on which tests they do. Prob about 24 hours ish x

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

My cat was hyperthyroid,she was on felimazole for it and lived till 16.Sadly she passed a few weeks ago,the medication does help and regular blood tests will show if hee T4 levels (thyroid hormone)are at a normal level.

Feel free to pm me if you wanna ask anything and hope all goes well,miss xx

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By *andtsurreyCouple
over a year ago

Torbay

"Oh and thank you for everyone's comments and experiences x how long does blood work take to come back from the vets do you know? "

Our first bloods came back in 4 hours...the second lot about 18hrs xx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Just back from the vets.... T4 levels were high but within range so no hyperthyroidism thankfully.

His blood pressure is very high (186) so he has got some tablets for that and going back on 10 days to see if they are working and to see of the mood pressure is what's causing problems with his eyes.

Slightly high kidney and liver results as well but she wasn't too concerned with them.

So relieved! Thank you to everyone who has commented and pm'd x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Just back from the vets.... T4 levels were high but within range so no hyperthyroidism thankfully.

Slightly high kidney and liver results as well but she wasn't too concerned with them.

So relieved! Thank you to everyone who has commented and pm'd x"

I hope he starts to feel better soon.

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

has diabetes been tested for?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"has diabetes been tested for? "

I think that's next. She said about testing for protein in his wee after we give the blood pressure meds time to bed in. She didn't want to change too much too soon.

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

"has diabetes been tested for?

I think that's next. She said about testing for protein in his wee after we give the blood pressure meds time to bed in. She didn't want to change too much too soon. "

I've got a diabetic, its fairly easily controlled, with very similar symptoms to hyperthyroidism.x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

UPDATE

got out if work to find a message on my phone from my dad saying the senior moggy had been found down the road walking in circles and bumping into things

the people who found him took him to a local vets and my dad picked him up while I was at work.

So now I have to work out a system of keeping him in but letting the other one out. I don't want to just chuck her out all day as that's not fair on her.

The blood pressure tablets don't seem to be fixing the problem with his eyes as I hoped they would. Although I came home at lunch the other day and his eyes did seem normal (at the moment they are permanently dilated)

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"UPDATE

got out if work to find a message on my phone from my dad saying the senior moggy had been found down the road walking in circles and bumping into things

the people who found him took him to a local vets and my dad picked him up while I was at work.

So now I have to work out a system of keeping him in but letting the other one out. I don't want to just chuck her out all day as that's not fair on her.

Oh dear

could you use one of those collar operated cat flaps, but not give the poorly cat a collar to use it. Hope the vet can help.

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

"UPDATE

got out if work to find a message on my phone from my dad saying the senior moggy had been found down the road walking in circles and bumping into things

the people who found him took him to a local vets and my dad picked him up while I was at work.

So now I have to work out a system of keeping him in but letting the other one out. I don't want to just chuck her out all day as that's not fair on her.

Oh dear

could you use one of those collar operated cat flaps, but not give the poorly cat a collar to use it. Hope the vet can help. "

can also get ones that read their microchip, so no need for collars. x

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