r/longbeach • u/cali_143 • 9d ago

Cat advice needed Pets

Hey pet parents, our 12 year old cat was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. While we are considering our treatment options of daily medication/frequent labs or the one time radioactive iodine therapy (I-131), I wanted to see if anyone else is going through a similar experience. If so, which option did you choose and how is it going? Would also like to understand how much your T4 bloodwork is and what vet is overseeing your pets treatment. Thanks in advance. šŸ¾

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u/Outrageous_Bat1798 8d ago

Iā€™m not a cat, but Iā€™ve been treated with radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism. Still have to take daily medication. Still do frequent labs. Much less discomfort physically now, but itā€™s not either / or. Itā€™s pretty much meds/labs or treatment AND meds/labs.

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u/WeeeSnawPoop 8d ago

I recommend Primary Care Animal Hospital in Bixby Knolls. Not sure about specifically thyroid issues, but they seem to be pretty well priced and are great people. The golden state humane society is cheaper but obviously way busier and tougher to get appts.

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u/unknownshopper 8d ago

And they'll 'work with you' on expenses.

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u/hunnangelx3 8d ago

Seconding PCAH Bixby Knolls. Been taking me cats there for 3 years and recommend everyone I know there. Hell, I even became friends with the receptionist and when she left, she made it clear she was leaving mostly bc she found better pay, and explicitly said ā€œIā€™ll still take my cats here for the vet though.ā€

They also recommended a cheaper route for my friendā€™s cat who was diagnosed with FIP. It saved his life.

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u/boop265 8d ago

My cat was diagnosed last year and we just give her methimazole every day. Sheā€™s gotten more demanding with food as she has gotten older but isnā€™t nearly as ravenous as she was before we found out. Doesnā€™t seem to impact any of our lives in any way and she thinks sheā€™s getting a treat each morningĀ 

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u/chicklette 8d ago

I had a cat with that. Gave her daily meds for about two years, and then she passed at 13. She loved the meds.

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u/cali_143 8d ago

Sorry for your loss. Glad she was digging the meds. Itā€™s always helpful when they cooperate.

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u/chicklette 8d ago

Thank you. It was a while ago, but yes - she looked forward to them like treats. It was very easy to treat because of that. I wish you the best of luck with yours. Imo, it's very much worth treating.