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Hyperthyroid kitty will remain hyper....
It's official -- Merlyn is hyperthyroid, and cannot handle the one med they use for it. It's radioactive isotopes ($$$) or nothing. Considering I have not worked in three years, I am suspicious of using radiation to kill anything, and he's gonna be 15 in August, there will be no killing of thyroid. I just have to feed him to keep up with the burn, and live with him talking constantly. (They call it night yelling. My cat sitters will be thrilled.)
The biggest concern was shortening his life, but he's outlived his brother and older half-brother, so he's doing fine. I think of him as my Dorian Gray kitty. He looks like a teenager cat! Also, this can mask kidney problems. But he may not have kidney problems, just the thyroid problem. I plan to just love him, and not give him any more of the med that made him hurl constantly and me wash the bedding every day for a week.
The biggest concern was shortening his life, but he's outlived his brother and older half-brother, so he's doing fine. I think of him as my Dorian Gray kitty. He looks like a teenager cat! Also, this can mask kidney problems. But he may not have kidney problems, just the thyroid problem. I plan to just love him, and not give him any more of the med that made him hurl constantly and me wash the bedding every day for a week.
Re: looks like
there were people noting the drug you mentioned (various reviews) and how their cats reacted poorly to the drug, vomited, etc.
has your vet checked out that link?
They also offer a wiki page on hyperthyrodism, in cats specifically
http://pethealth.petwellbeing.com/wiki/Cat_Hyperthyroidism
Re: looks like
er, no, wasn't clear :)
Re: er, no, wasn't clear :)
I love your pumpkitten!