Interesting information.
Oddly enough, Feeby's ALT & Cholesterol were well within the normal range when she tested positive for H-T. Even more odd, her cholesterol level only went 'high' after having been on H-T meds for 2 months. It was also high again after she had been on the H-T meds for 5 months. However, the timing of food intake and blood tests can affect the cholesterol reading. And, while thyroid issues are mentioned as a possibility, there are numerous other potential causes, as I am sure you are aware.
What I am curious about is both ALT and cholesterol can also be high with pancreatitis. What ever came of any further discussions about the pancreatitis (sorry if I missed it when trying to re-read this thread)? Is the hepatic food that Hima is eating also supposed to benefit cats who have pancreatitis? I didn't find any such information, but figured you and your vet might have discussed this aspect. It is a shame that no wet food appears to be specifically helpful for hepatic issues, as it might improve Hima's condition more rapidly if she were on the hepatic food exclusively.
And, since worms can affect ALT to the extent of improper nutritional intake in the intestines - although as extensive as Hima's I don't know - it would seem a routine wormer is likely in Hima's future since she goes outside regularly. Along that line of thought - there are many variables that could play into her situation given she goes outside. I know you don't want to take that away from her - but, what if it is something outside that she is getting into - whatever that might be - that is causing this? Just thinking out loud...
Oddly enough, Feeby's ALT & Cholesterol were well within the normal range when she tested positive for H-T. Even more odd, her cholesterol level only went 'high' after having been on H-T meds for 2 months. It was also high again after she had been on the H-T meds for 5 months. However, the timing of food intake and blood tests can affect the cholesterol reading. And, while thyroid issues are mentioned as a possibility, there are numerous other potential causes, as I am sure you are aware.
What I am curious about is both ALT and cholesterol can also be high with pancreatitis. What ever came of any further discussions about the pancreatitis (sorry if I missed it when trying to re-read this thread)? Is the hepatic food that Hima is eating also supposed to benefit cats who have pancreatitis? I didn't find any such information, but figured you and your vet might have discussed this aspect. It is a shame that no wet food appears to be specifically helpful for hepatic issues, as it might improve Hima's condition more rapidly if she were on the hepatic food exclusively.
And, since worms can affect ALT to the extent of improper nutritional intake in the intestines - although as extensive as Hima's I don't know - it would seem a routine wormer is likely in Hima's future since she goes outside regularly. Along that line of thought - there are many variables that could play into her situation given she goes outside. I know you don't want to take that away from her - but, what if it is something outside that she is getting into - whatever that might be - that is causing this? Just thinking out loud...