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Hyperthyroidism can increase the appetite, but no matter how much is eaten it causes weight loss due to increased metabolism. It could be that the medicine IS working, causing Emily's appetite to DECREASE because it IS working against the hyperthyroidism. Even though she may eat less than before, she should stop losing weight because her metabolism will slow down. Does that make sense? I hope things continue to improve!
Oh it makes sense, I just didn't think it worked that fast. I was told a month. I don't want her throwing up everything she eats. Vomiting is one of the side effects. :mad:
I have hypothyroidism so I am well aware of what the thyroid does. :( I just don't want the cure to be worse than the disease. Yeah, I know it can't be cured. :mad:
Hopefully she'll feel better soon. :love:
And thanks for your input. It's been a great help.
This afternoon I took Sam to the vet for his dental. I pick him up tomorrow afternoon (Thursday). He has gingivitis. He was not happy and somehow I telegraphed my moves well before I had to corral him. Or he is still remembering Saturday. :D
They wanted to call me to permission for anything and I said "just fix it, unless it is catastrophic and unusual."
Let you know the results tomorrow evening. Hopefully going out to celebrate a friend's birthday.
Apparently the Tapazole liquid is vile and bitter. Even putting it in food doesn't help. Emily so tried to eat her meal this morning. She got about half-way through and I took the bowl away. I let her eat others bowls after they were done.
Tonight I let her eat first and later I gave her the does down her throat. I had to cradle her until she realized she wasn't escaping. I then fed her again to cover the taste.
I hope I can do the same thing in the morning. :D
Glad she is not battling you!
Hopefully you can get the pills when the liquid runs out, and maybe it will be easier for her and you. :love:
Good wishes for Sam.:)
Sam is back from the dentist, growling all the way home. He was not a happy camper. One extraction and a cleaning. They cleaned his ears for free since he won't let other cats touch him.
He's on antibiotics so now I have two cats to medicate. Sam will be a chore since he is so big. :D
Wish me luck.
Good luck wishes to you and Sam, Anne!
:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:
Thank you. He was a velcro kitty all evening. He wanted soft food and lots and lots of attention. He played with the laser too. :D Others joined in.
He's feeling better. :D