Gatsby has hyperthyroidism. Good update! #31

**smokey the elder** · 10-06-2010, 02:07 PM

A lady in my rescue had the iodine treatment for one of her cats, who was only 7-8 years old at the time. It's expensive and the post treatment is a pain (you have to store the litter for awhile; it's radioactive at first) but the cat is doing very well several years later. But, as I recall, this cat was an absolute bear to pill.

**Prairie Purrs** · 10-06-2010, 11:56 PM

Thank you all for the info. I'll have to talk things over with my vet and find out how far we'd have to travel for either surgery or the iodine treatment. Gats is pretty easy to pill, so that's not an issue.

**kittykatharine** · 10-11-2010, 11:44 AM

My sydney has had hyperthyroidism for over a year and a half. My vet has her one one pill 2x a day to keep her levels in check. It took us some time to get the dosage right, so you have to be patient. Sydney has days where she doing well and days were she acts like she is not doing as well. We have managed to get her weight from 6lbs 5 ounces to 10lbs 4 ounces (we are SUPER happy about this!). She has been on the medication for about a year and a half and her monthly kidney values have stayed within normal range. I guess my point is she has been doing well despite the diagnosis - so I would keep my hope up! Good luck!

**Medusa** · 10-11-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by kittykatharine

My sydney has had hyperthyroidism for over a year and a half. My vet has her one one pill 2x a day to keep her levels in check. It took us some time to get the dosage right, so you have to be patient. Sydney has days where she doing well and days were she acts like she is not doing as well. We have managed to get her weight from 6lbs 5 ounces to 10lbs 4 ounces (we are SUPER happy about this!). She has been on the medication for about a year and a half and her monthly kidney values have stayed within normal range. I guess my point is she has been doing well despite the diagnosis - so I would keep my hope up! Good luck!

Hey, welcome back, girl! Haven't seen you for a while. Glad to hear that Sydney is doing well w/her hyperthyroidism. My Boo is doing better, too; he's gained 2 oz. That doesn't sound like much but he was so thin that he was almost transparent!

**kittykatharine** · 10-11-2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hey, welcome back, girl! Haven't seen you for a while. Glad to hear that Sydney is doing well w/her hyperthyroidism. My Boo is doing better, too; he's gained 2 oz. That doesn't sound like much but he was so thin that he was almost transparent!

Thanks Medusa! I know it has been a while. I have never forgotten this site and I have also never forgotten how wonderful everyone on here is. I recommend it to anyone who has a cat health issue. I am glad to hear Boo is putting on some weight!

It is soooo hard to do when our babies are older, with health problems - so I know how exicting it can be to put on just alittle. It has taken us FOREVER to put these pounds on Sydney. It is funny how for months we would all baby talk to her while she was eating (she is such a little queen - soaking up all that attention

). Sydney is still doing ok, although there has been some concern about the cancers return. We are being hopeful at this point, since she continues to be high spirited and put on wieght. Hope all is well with your fur babies!

**Prairie Purrs** · 10-12-2010, 11:49 PM

I am very glad to hear that sweet Sydney is doing well. It's encouraging to hear that she's gained weight back and isn't having kidney issues. I hope Gatsby has the same success.