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I should add, that while HT isn't typically seen in cats his age, it's not impossible and thus wouldn't hurt to ask about a test, just to be safe.

I snapped this pic just as she sneezed 😂😂😂😂

How's his weight? Have you noticed any changes in his appearance? Will he let you touch the spot on his on his head? It looks more like a wound than a mass / tumor, but maybe others can help with identifying what it could be.

Did they test for Hyperthyroidism as well? Excessive water consumption can also be a sign of HT.

Cats also consume less food during warmer weather, so that could be part of it too. It sounds like she's fine from your description. 😀 I would only start to worry if she stops eating entirely.

Awww, poor sweetie. I'm sure she'll end up fine, but it's good that you're getting her checked out. Accidents happen and cats are pretty quick to rebound. I once accidentally closed the bathroom door on my boy's paw because I couldn't see that it was in the hinge. One very loud scream later, he...

Yes, it's fine. Just make sure your friend comes in, cleans the litter box, fills up their food, gives them fresh water each day and gives them some pets. 😀

This! My girl used to gobble up any wet food we put in front of her, be it pates, gravy, chicken, turkey etc. She has since decided she will only eat pate that's not chicken or turkey. She'll give them a lick if she really wants her wet food, but otherwise is like "Eww, what is this? I hate it...

I would definitely get a second opinion. While the vet may think a T3 test is a good idea, there are a handful of other reasons cats can eat, but still lose weight.

My 14-year-old girl was diagnosed HT in March. We first tried the compounded chewable treats andi it caused bad GI side effects for her. We switched to the transdermal formula a few days after her GI episode and haven't had any issues since. She has gained back the weight she lost and is doing...

The fingertip method didn't work for us either. We now just take the tube, click it to the correct dose and rub it directly from the tip into her ear. Also, if he eats wet food, maybe try giving him a little bit before dosing and then apply it while he eats. My cat was much like yours when we...

We tried the chewable treats for Sundae and not only did she not like them, but she also had major tummy troubles from it. As @Twylasmom said, the dosing is somewhat less accurate, but it has worked wonders for my girl. We haven’t had any GI issues since switching to the transdermal.

Oh she's a beauty! And she looks perfect. Could be a sign that she's going to be a big girl once she becomes a cat, but she doesn't look overweight at all. Since she's still a kitten, I wouldn't stress so much about her weight and just make sure she's happy. 😀

I don't see anything concerning or abnormal about her snoot, she's a cutie though. There are several reasons / genetics that can cause a cat's nose to change color, including activity level and the weather. Her nose actually looks a lot like my girl's. She's also a shorthair tabby and has a...

If the vomiting starts to be a daily occurrence again and she seems to do well with the food transition , I would consider asking if you could switch to a transdermal formula for her meds. Sometimes their tummy can't handle it. 😀

How old is you cat? I agree with @Furballsmom. I would ask if the vet could work with a university animal hospital. At this point, the issue I would be most concerned about is heart disease

Which prescription food did your vet put him on? I know Hill's has a couple different ones. My girl was on the Hill's s/d variety for struvite crystals and was clear of them in 10 days or so. It definitely wasn't her favorite thing, but it worked super well for her. She now eats the Royal Canin...

Cats typically don't drink copious amounts of water anyway. With his diet, he doesn't really need it, which is likely why he's disinterested in it. You can always leave fresh water out every day as well. If he wants some, he'll sip it. 😀

This. I have a friend who suffers from epilepsy. Her seizures can last anywhere from a minute to 20 minutes, and she can sometimes have consecutive seizures and while she usually comes out of it very well, she's often groggy and tired for the next few days or so. I'd imagine a cat would...