2006-11-10 07:30:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
He needs medication
2006-11-10 07:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Get your cat on medication and let him lead a normal life.
A have a (human) friend with hypothyroidism, and no matter how well she ate, she would gain weight if she wasn't on her pills. The pills are 100% necessary to a normal life. NEVER treat your pet for an illness without listening to what a vet says.
2006-11-10 07:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feline hypothyroidism is rare in cats. Usually, they develop hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism in pets is usually treated by administering a daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormones; however, this may result in too much thyroid hormone in the body, resulting in hyperthyroidism because it is often difficult to determine exactly how much of the synthetic hormones are needed for optimal thyroid functioning. There are herbal remedies sold (http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/thyro-pet-hypothyroid-holistic-treatment.html), but take it with a grain of salt.
2006-11-11 07:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by limemountain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all take your car to a vet. If you can't afford that take him or her to a cat welfare agency and give it to them to keep. You hold the life of a living, loving creature in your hands and if you can't afford to protect that life give it up. What if it were you that was sick would you want your parents asking in a chat room the same thing you just asked here? Grow up and give it up until you DO grow up.
2006-11-10 07:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by Tacobell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give the cat a vitamin and herb cat food, and at least in a two week period, check his urine and sugar levels, its the only way to extend the life of the cat,i am sorry that your cat has that, i cant offer anything more. can tell you to see to it to keep him/her alive, do not feed the cat house food and do keep him in and always with water fresh available, i can only hope it will help.
2006-11-10 07:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by orlandoman16508 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pills, definitely. It's not just weight, either. If you research the thyroid, you will find that it has something to do with every function in your body.
2006-11-10 07:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by pzickmund 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi , he needs to be on medication .i have hypothroidisum and you have to take medicine if you don't you could die. hope this helps ! God Bless!
2006-11-10 07:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Heather F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your kitty I know how he feels...I don't have a thyroid anymore...and oh, yes, he definitely needs to takes his meds...it effects energy levels, metabolism, hair, skin, temp, heart rate...oh just about everything...
2006-11-10 07:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by Amy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hypothyroidism.html
This will give you all the info you need. Any other questions, give your vet a call and discuss with him.
2006-11-10 07:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋