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It is simply called Hyperthyroid Cats. Forrest D. Poston is an active member and does YouTube videos addressing many issues. (Hope it does not break rules to mention other sites here.)

Just briefly. My cat Kay's T4 was 5.2. Vet said that for a 14 year old cat, 5.2 was borderline HT. But because Kay had symptoms (vomiting, 3-pound weight loss), I moved forward with the I131. (I figured it would just get worse.) Hugs.

I suspected as much. According to the "experts" on my FB group, the cat needs to start off with a lower dose. 5mg a day is too high (in their opinion). What was the T4 number? Just wondering.

I have an HT cat. She is 14. Diagnosed in late May. Got her the radio iodine treatment June 13. (It would have been crazy stressful on both of us to try to medicate twice a day; she is too fractious.) My only question at the moment is WHAT dose of medication for hyperthyroid did the vet...

For transparency and to help others that may require this treatment in the future, the final cost was $2689 (the lowball amount quoted on the phone June 5 was very close to that; the highball amount I was shown at admission June 12 was $3300.) The final invoice lists the scintigraphy scan...

I did. The message said file type not allowed or permitted, something like that. Trying a png screenshot.

Yes, this occurred to me. That they asked for the bill to post on their FB. As for the 3 days of unopened cat food, I asked if they brought it back and the response was: "Nothing is brought back. Just the cat." So I dropped the subject. I printed the receipt just now. It shows the charges I...

6/15 Update: Nobody called re: Kay's release date so I reached out to them Friday afternoon. Kay will be driven to the Los Angeles office from Tustin tomorrow, Sunday. My pickup appt time is 10:00 a.m. even though I pleaded for a better time due to traffic, Father's Day brunch and church...

Kay's food allowance was not on the estimate so I doubt there will be a refund. No biggie. Just annoyed me. If you are not going to provide food or access to the icam, don't tell potential clients you will. It just makes you look sneaky. Yes, Sharon called to say the injection was done this...

Update: Kay was admitted yesterday, June 12. I drove her to the satellite office in Los Angeles for a 10 a.m. appt. which was still a 1.5 hour drive through heavy traffic for me. I was asked to bring enough food for 7 days (originally, they said they had just about "every cat food" available so...

Another question about I131 aftercare. I have read the articles that the Tustin office sent me. I can't find anything that addresses my specific concern. Kay has been peeing on puppy pads/towels next to the litter boxes for 2 years. Tests have never shown a UTI, but she did get broad spectrum...

You asked a really smart question here. Back in 2012, we had an adopter return his cat to the rescue because of his inability to eat. The cat had severe stomatitis. The foster took him back, of course. But while speaking with the guy, he mentioned his two cats often quarreled over food. He told...

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The Heatherton lovelies, past and present.

You scared me! I thought there would be some horrible story. :flail:

I have decided not to overthink this. Dr. Broome has great reviews. My vet Dr. Clark mentioned, last Thursday, that this is where he would refer me to. I booked the appt in the satellite office, closer to me, for next Wednesday at 10:00. Already paid the $400 and filled out the health/history...

UPDATE: Kay's vet office has not called back. In the meantime, I decided to get the facts from the horse's mouth (the I131 hospital in Tustin, CA which is way south of me). 1. I do not need to stabilize Kay with ANY treatment at all (food, drugs, etc.) before I131. 2. The director, Dr. Michael...

Hi, thanks. Just got off the phone with a Chewy.com pharmacist. Says Felimazole is the brand name and Meth is the generic they use for whatever reason (cost?). Said the ingredients are the SAME. Said Felimazole comes in 2.5 and the Meth comes in 5mg. So sounds like I will be asking for 2.5...

I totally get that. It is overwhelming. I recall a friend doing this and how she needed to keep her cat isolated from her other cats, wear gloves, etc. and it sounded daunting. (We are no longer pals so I could not ask her about her experiences.)

QUESTION: Wanted to get started on drugs ASAP to get Kay stabilized. Vet's office said they need to arrange for compounding the medication and then it gets mailed to me. Never heard of such a thing. I have had transdermal Gabapentin compounded at a pharmacy before on my own, but I really...