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Concerned About Senior Cat’s Hyperthyroid?

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Our vet says the level, 3.4, is not high enough to medicate. It has inched up past the level of 3, tested five months ago. The doc advises treating with a homeopathic or herbal or Chinese medicine and retesting in one month. Has anyone had success with PetAlive Thyro Soothe? I’m not finding many reviews for it. After reading mixed reviews about Resthyro, an herbal supplement, I have opted not to try it. I have not researched Chinese remedies yet but our vet has offered to if we want. She suggested Standard Brand thyroid support, but reviews I’ve read said it’s pretty useless. Still, I don’t know. I suppose it depends on the level of the problem. Our kitty is almost 15, has lost about 1.5 lbs in the past year, and has mild lethargy during the days with occasional bursts of crazy at night. Her coat looks duller than normal, but she still grooms. She eats a primarily raw diet (commercially prepared) with small amounts of grain-free canned added to it. Stool is normal, occasional vomit of clear liquid, and slight increase in drinking water. All her other tests are normal, but that’s to be expected as hyperthyroid masks other test results. We had another kitty with hyper; he got the nuclear procedure, but his was very severe and he was only ten. He lived another seven years. We’re trying to figure out the best approach for this early level of the problem. Help!!

  1. bridey Says

    Have had 2 hyperthyroid elderly cats (15-17yrs) and one current at 14yrs.
    All were given a pill tapazole that is given twice a day. Will your cat take a treat? I use pill pockets for the current cat as he can sometimes try to nip when opening his mouth. Just stick the pill inside the pocket , he eats the treat and medicine.
    I would avoid any herbal supplements. Just because her level is inching up doesn’t mean she will be hyperthyroid. I have another 13yr old who is right on the border for the past 3 years with just minimal weight loss which may be due to older age anyway.
    You know from experience treating hyperthyroid is a balancing act, so if kitty is ok just monitior lab work every 6 months

  2. Amanda Says

    This sounds EXACTLY like my old cat. When my cat was around 14 or 15 years old he started doing the same things you described above. Turned out my cat had the same hyperthyroid. I was only about 11 at the time and i didn’t know the medicine that we used, but it was in a clear tube, which almost looked like a clear pencil. You could crank it up, and once or twice a day my mom would have to rub a little bit on the inside of his ear and rub it in. I wish I knew what it was called because it worked pretty well with no ovbious side effects. My cat’s eating and drinking habits went back to normal. I know that without the name my answers not much help… Sorry. Good luck!

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