Trying to compare long-term costs of daily topical therapy vs. one-time chunk of change for radioactive iodine treatment. Looking to hear from either cat owners or veterinary professionals. Any help greatly appreciated.
2007-01-17 08:22:05 · 6 answers · asked by technicolortart 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I paid about $1200 seven years ago when my cat was treated and I understand the price has come down considerably from that. I definitely think it is the best way to go. Not only do you have the expense of rest-of-life medication, the medication itself can take a toll on the cat's kidneys and/or liver long term.
My cat lived seven more years to age 22 and 1/2 after treatment.
2007-01-17 09:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 00:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure your vet runs the T4 test to check her thyroid levels - hyperthyroidism is very common in an older cat, and if she is 10+, then that's probably the cause. It can also be worms, of course, so hopefully the vet has wormed her as well. Thin and constantly hungry are the two classic symptoms. Being hyperthyroid can cause heart issues, and that's why it's important to treat it. If you treat with medication, it's pretty inexpensive. It's a human medicine, and you can get it at a local pharmacy with a prescription from your vet. It shouldn't cost more than $10 or so a month, and if you do some looking on line, you can get it (again, with a prescription) in bulk for much less. The pill is small, and cats generally get a quarter or a half tablet, twice a day. What the vet usually does is prescribe a standard dosage to be given for about a month, then they rerun the bloodwork again, and adjust the dosage up or down depending on the results. My elderly cat is hyperthyroid, has been for well over a year. I also have an older foster cat, who came in to rescue skinny and starved. She's been on Tapizole for 4 months now and looks great! You wouldn't recognize her as the same cat.
2016-05-24 01:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/RUKBH
Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
2016-04-22 23:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in Michigan it runs about 1200, that includes the hospital stay and follow up tests
2007-01-17 08:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by o b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of such a thing sorry. I will look on the web and get back to you though!
2007-01-17 08:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋