Debbie,

Step back and take a HUGE breath! As you know, Tex is HT. AND, it is totally simple and easy to care for him. We get blood checked every six months or so...even longer. He is on Methimazidole, which is 'the' drug for HT...and he takes 1/2 tab 2 times a day..total 5 mg. Now, Tex is very easy to medicate (which is a good thing, cause he takes another med in the evening ). As to the sir jury, I don't know if you remember, but, I did research it abit. There are some local places (not OH, but, I think IN?) that do the sir jury..which I can't remember the name of now. It is an iodine thingy, right? Tex's meds have been adjusted once...from one whole tab 2x a day to the 1/2 tab. I **think** you can even do it one time a day??? Please check with your vet. Tex is 12.5 years of age, and has spent most of his life vomiting. Now, at least the vomiting is under control, and I thank the medicine he is on for HT.


Now, I can't help you with the vet thing, being scared, since my guys really aren't that bad. But, you could always consider a home vet for that sort of thing? We are only talking twice a year...shoot, you could even find a vet tech that might do it for you.

Please don't let HT be an issue for you guys. It really isn't a big deal. Since Tex has been on the meds, and, I think it has been close to 2 years???, he looks and acts great. He is thin, and I think he has an underlying issue that we can't seem to identify, but, he seems happy. This med **can** cause liver damage, so, the meds in the evening are to combat any liver issues. He just had bloodwork done two weeks ago, and it came back fine. In fact, the vet said it looked great considering I feed him babyfood, which is high in protien, and can cause liver damage. But, it is the only food I can really get him to eat.

If I can answer any further questions, please let me know. Again, don't worry so much if it is HT. It is so treatable! Hugs to all four of you guys!
Johanna