Feline Hyperthyroidism ... or something else?
hoping someone with experience with hyperthyroidism in cats can advise. my kitty was recently diagnosed ... but only in the "numbers"
blood and urine:
- biochemistry, hematology, urinalysis: nothing of note, all good.
blood pressure:
- 110 mmHg, normal
weight:
- 8.8lbs (not fat, not skinny)
endocrinology:
- T4 of 146.0 — suggests Hyperthyroidism
however, my cat has no physical signs of this condition.
- thyroids are not physically enlarged (or at least, the vet didn't mention it)
- not constantly hungry (she actually never finishes a meal)
- not constantly thirsty (drinks the same amount every day, about 125ml)
- no panting or problems breathing
- not hyperactive (she still sleeps most of the day, is VERY CHILL)
- her coat is still beautiful and soft to touch, no fur is falling out
and before the blood work came back, the vet gave my baby a positive report. but if NOT hyperthyroidism, what could it be?
options are either life-long medication or a one-time (and expensive) radiation therapy.
blood and urine:
- biochemistry, hematology, urinalysis: nothing of note, all good.
blood pressure:
- 110 mmHg, normal
weight:
- 8.8lbs (not fat, not skinny)
endocrinology:
- T4 of 146.0 — suggests Hyperthyroidism
however, my cat has no physical signs of this condition.
- thyroids are not physically enlarged (or at least, the vet didn't mention it)
- not constantly hungry (she actually never finishes a meal)
- not constantly thirsty (drinks the same amount every day, about 125ml)
- no panting or problems breathing
- not hyperactive (she still sleeps most of the day, is VERY CHILL)
- her coat is still beautiful and soft to touch, no fur is falling out
and before the blood work came back, the vet gave my baby a positive report. but if NOT hyperthyroidism, what could it be?
options are either life-long medication or a one-time (and expensive) radiation therapy.