Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 For What Its Worth sol meralearning wrote: > I am so sorry... what is FWIW? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry for the late reply - there is a good yahoo group called " feline-hyperT " . It addresses hyperthyroidism (and some hypo issues) in cats. I was told that many, many older cats become hyper-t and no one can quite figure out why... treatment is a bit of a balancing act (sound familiar?). The feline-hyperT group was very informative and supportive for me two years ago when my 16 y.o. cat was diagnosed b/c he could not tolerate the meds (I ended up using a compounded gel that I rubbed on his ears for the rest of his life). Best of luck to you and your kitty. > > Hi, I know this isn't a pet forum but I thought someone here might > know where to lead me...i'm going to take my cat to the vet soon due > to weight loss, excessive thirst, patchy fur...i'm suspecting > hyperthyroid. > > Does anyone know of good websites or alternative treatments for this > condition for cats? EVerything I found said you either do medication, > surgery, or radioactive iodine (which sounded like the best treatment). > > thanks! > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry for the late reply - there is a good yahoo group called " feline-hyperT " . It addresses hyperthyroidism (and some hypo issues) in cats. I was told that many, many older cats become hyper-t and no one can quite figure out why... treatment is a bit of a balancing act (sound familiar?). The feline-hyperT group was very informative and supportive for me two years ago when my 16 y.o. cat was diagnosed b/c he could not tolerate the meds (I ended up using a compounded gel that I rubbed on his ears for the rest of his life). Best of luck to you and your kitty. > > Hi, I know this isn't a pet forum but I thought someone here might > know where to lead me...i'm going to take my cat to the vet soon due > to weight loss, excessive thirst, patchy fur...i'm suspecting > hyperthyroid. > > Does anyone know of good websites or alternative treatments for this > condition for cats? EVerything I found said you either do medication, > surgery, or radioactive iodine (which sounded like the best treatment). > > thanks! > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry for the late reply - there is a good yahoo group called " feline-hyperT " . It addresses hyperthyroidism (and some hypo issues) in cats. I was told that many, many older cats become hyper-t and no one can quite figure out why... treatment is a bit of a balancing act (sound familiar?). The feline-hyperT group was very informative and supportive for me two years ago when my 16 y.o. cat was diagnosed b/c he could not tolerate the meds (I ended up using a compounded gel that I rubbed on his ears for the rest of his life). Best of luck to you and your kitty. > > Hi, I know this isn't a pet forum but I thought someone here might > know where to lead me...i'm going to take my cat to the vet soon due > to weight loss, excessive thirst, patchy fur...i'm suspecting > hyperthyroid. > > Does anyone know of good websites or alternative treatments for this > condition for cats? EVerything I found said you either do medication, > surgery, or radioactive iodine (which sounded like the best treatment). > > thanks! > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 True they have not determined a cause for hyperthyroidism in cats BUT there is compelling evidence thta this epidemic in cats began with the addition of flame retardants in carpeting and furniture, which of course, they are slosest to so it is showing up in them long before us. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 True they have not determined a cause for hyperthyroidism in cats BUT there is compelling evidence thta this epidemic in cats began with the addition of flame retardants in carpeting and furniture, which of course, they are slosest to so it is showing up in them long before us. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, subscribing now. My cat's labs back " perfect " according to our vet but, of course, I haven't seen them and I don't know what they tested - probably not the frees though. > > Sorry for the late reply - there is a good yahoo group called > " feline-hyperT " . It addresses hyperthyroidism (and some hypo issues) > in cats. I was told that many, many older cats become hyper-t and no > one can quite figure out why... treatment is a bit of a balancing act > (sound familiar?). The feline-hyperT group was very informative and > supportive for me two years ago when my 16 y.o. cat was diagnosed b/c > he could not tolerate the meds (I ended up using a compounded gel that > I rubbed on his ears for the rest of his life). > Best of luck to you and your kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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