Thanks for the advice, guys. I talked to white coat yesterday, and just didn't have a chance to post yet.

Emily_the_spoiled was right, I now have Tex on 1/4 tab twice a day. Tex will be rechecked in 6 weeks...sometime around March 1. As to the kidney levels...his are elevated. His BUN is 38.7 (down from 39.6 last visit- which is essentially not a decrease according to the vet...but, I say take what you can get, right?). I am hoping you are right about the kidney issue being stopped once the tapazole is moderated.

Normal BUNs are anywhere from 10-30. We discussed a low proteing diet, something about that makes the kidney have to process less protein, so, less goes into the blood...THIS MAY NOT BE ACCURATE...I need to research this. But, Tex'ster really likes this low residue stuff, and it seems to help control his vomiting.

P and T, yeah, the last time we were in, the vet said that because Tex has been a chronic vomiter, the thyroid probably wasn't doing this to him. But, I have noticed a lot less vomit since he has been on the tapazole. Strange, huh? But, I am also feeding him more often, keeping food in his system better, cause I feed him 'treat' food for taking his meds so wonderfully. So, maybe that helps too. I always had a sneaking suspicion that the vomiting was linked to the acid buildup...so, no food to absob/work on, more bile, more throwup. Who knows.

So, we are on planned maintanance until March. I am hoping he puts on even more weight. I am holding all decisions on the T131 until March, when I see the effects of the tapazole, his weight, his kidney functions, etc.

As usual, thanks for caring and supporting the herd in their quest for health!!

Johanna