Gatsby has hyperthyroidism. Good update! #31

**Prairie Purrs** · 10-13-2010, 08:42 PM

I hope Murphy gets good news from the vet!

**Killearn Kitties** · 10-18-2010, 03:22 PM

How are things going with Gatsby now?

Last week our vet tested Jessica for hyperthyroidism, The tests came back negative, but if we had had a positive result we would have to have taken the radioactive iodine treatment, because pilling Jessica is simply not an option.

**Prairie Purrs** · 10-18-2010, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

How are things going with Gatsby now?

Last week our vet tested Jessica for hyperthyroidism, The tests came back negative, but if we had had a positive result we would have to have taken the radioactive iodine treatment, because pilling Jessica is simply not an option.

Gats seems to be tolerating the meds pretty well. He's suddenly turned picky about his food, though. He eats, but it takes some serious guesswork on any given day to figure out what he'll polish off and what he'll nibble at reluctantly. It's driving me a little crazy because I want him to put some weight back on.

**Medusa** · 10-19-2010, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Prairie Purrs

Gats seems to be tolerating the meds pretty well. He's suddenly turned picky about his food, though. He eats, but it takes some serious guesswork on any given day to figure out what he'll polish off and what he'll nibble at reluctantly. It's driving me a little crazy because I want him to put some weight back on.

Boo does the same thing, Penny. I thought that he'd eat w/abandon but he doesn't. He had gained a couple of ounces then lost 4 ounces. I try not to worry too much about it b/c at least he's eating.

**moosmom** · 10-19-2010, 08:35 AM

Murphy's liver is good. Her kidneys aren't. I had to bring her back today to get a urine sample. She needs prayers. I pray it's a UTI and not kidney failure. Cost $135.00.