Chelsea has hyperthyroidism and kidney issues...what to do?

[dehlers43]

Your vet is correct about the treatment. Those two disease often occur side by side in older kitties, but they can be balanced with careful treatment.
Did the vet talk to you about alternative treatments for hyperthyroidism?

No she didn’t. I’m going to take her to a different vet to get a second opinion on treatment.

[cats4ever]

No she didn’t. I’m going to take her to a different vet to get a second opinion on treatment.

Your current vet is right about the treatment of both of those diseases.
Alternative treatments (other than medications) would be:
1. Hills' Y/D diet. It is iodine restricted.
2. Radioactive Iodine Therapy
3. Surgery

Ask your vet about those options.

Cornell University has an excellent site :
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departme...hyroidism-cats

[Randi]

I don't know about this, but I send my best wishes for Chelsea. Hope you will find the right treatment.

(((hugs)))