Hi Everyone,
My Persian Baby Boy (12 years) was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism back in Dec. Based on Vet's recommendation, we started him on a low dose of Methimazol (0.15), and after a month and a half, it increased his liver values (normal before, more than doubled after the medication). The Vet said to stop it immediately, and try the Radioiodine route.
Hubby suggested we try the wholistic route first since our boy is so sensitive. We took him him to a $$ wholistic Vet, who is 45 minutes away from our home. After spending a lot of money, and many herbal/wholistic supplements later, we got the results back from his blood work, and not only his thyroid levels have not improved, but both his thyroid and liver levels are elevated. We are beside ourselves and not sure what to do. Wanted to reach out to this community to see if anyone has had a similar experience, what route they chose, and if it was to reach out to this community to see if anyone has had a similar experience, what route they chose, and if it was effective.
We also read up on Radioiodine Therapy, and I'm more than frightened. Although I've read many positive posts, I read a couple that were very negative. One indicated that if the dose is not 100% accurate - it can cause Hypothyroid or Kidney issues. AND that it can be deadly. I'm really beside myself and not sure what to do. I want my baby to be healthy and happy, and with me for the next several years. He is my life, and I can't bare to be without him.
Thank you in advance for any info. you can provide. BTW: We reside in Northern CA. if that helps with suggestions.
My Persian Baby Boy (12 years) was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism back in Dec. Based on Vet's recommendation, we started him on a low dose of Methimazol (0.15), and after a month and a half, it increased his liver values (normal before, more than doubled after the medication). The Vet said to stop it immediately, and try the Radioiodine route.
Hubby suggested we try the wholistic route first since our boy is so sensitive. We took him him to a $$ wholistic Vet, who is 45 minutes away from our home. After spending a lot of money, and many herbal/wholistic supplements later, we got the results back from his blood work, and not only his thyroid levels have not improved, but both his thyroid and liver levels are elevated. We are beside ourselves and not sure what to do. Wanted to reach out to this community to see if anyone has had a similar experience, what route they chose, and if it was to reach out to this community to see if anyone has had a similar experience, what route they chose, and if it was effective.
We also read up on Radioiodine Therapy, and I'm more than frightened. Although I've read many positive posts, I read a couple that were very negative. One indicated that if the dose is not 100% accurate - it can cause Hypothyroid or Kidney issues. AND that it can be deadly. I'm really beside myself and not sure what to do. I want my baby to be healthy and happy, and with me for the next several years. He is my life, and I can't bare to be without him.
Thank you in advance for any info. you can provide. BTW: We reside in Northern CA. if that helps with suggestions.