Ralph has been having a terrible time vomiting not too long after eating. He went to the vet on Monday and spend the day there. When he was weighed, he had lost a half pound since 2/2/06. And he cleans the plates! Of course, the nurse(me)suspected the WORSE. I asked the vet to draw a T4 and a " free " T4. The T4 results showed Ralph was in the " gray " zone: for a cat of Ralph's age and showing some symptoms of hyperthyroidism. The " free " T4 came back today. The range goes to 50, Ralph is 53. He was started on Tapazole 2.5 mg twice a day. To be rechecked in 3 weeks. His kidney functions are good, so that is a relief!
Ralph ate well for supper and so far, has kept it down!!! I am hoping that things will settle down for Ralph. He has had a rough time since Christmas Eve!!
PS: Tina Peepers has taken over Ralph's Grainger box. At the hospital today, I found him a new box(Boise paper company). Put some comfy pads in and in went Ralph!!