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LINKS

natvetlab.net for bartonella information.

petemergencyfund.org for Pet Emergency Fund donation information.

vet.ohio-state.edu/indoorcat for cat behavior information.

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catwellness.org for cat wellness information.

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www.purevax.com for purevax vaccination information.

capcvet.org for technical parasite information.

petwellness.com for novartis products and parasite information.

growingupwithpets.com for a parents resource for raising
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CASE OF THE MONTH


SIGNALMENT:

Name: Nicky
Age: 13 Years
Sex: Female/Spayed
Breed: Domestic Short Haired



HISTORY:
 
  Nicky was presented for vomiting
multiple times during a short duration. 
On examination, she lost weight and
had a fever with a temperature of 103.4F,
normal for a cat can be up to 102F. 
Nicky was given fluids to keep her hydrated,
and an injection of an anti-emetic
(or anti-vomiting) medication. 
A senior feline blood screen was done
to test Nicky's blood chemistry,
complete blood count, and thyroid values.



  DIAGNOSIS:

On Nicky's blood profile
she had an increased thyroid value. 
This value, along with her history
and physical exam, supported a diagnosis
of Feline Hyperthyroidism. 
This is a common disease in middle aged
and older cats where there is a
usually benign tumor of the thyroid gland
that produces excessive thyroid hormone.


SOLUTION:

With a specific medication,
Nicky's hyperthyroid condition could be managed. 
The medication comes in a pill form
or it can be compounded
into a transdermal paste to be
put on the ear twice a day. 
Since Nicky did not enjoy taking medications orally,
she was to receive the paste. 
Along with the medicaion,
she had a monitoring blood profile
done every six months to check her thryoid
and other organ function values. 
This also assisted in adjusting her medication
dose to maintain her hyperthyroidism.



PROGNOSIS:

Nicky's prognosis was good
as long as she received her medication,
ate well, and stopped vomiting. 
Cats can live normal lives with hyperthyroidism
when being treated and maintained properly.




OUTCOME:


Nicky has been on hyperthyroid
medication for over 1 1/2 years. 
Her thyroid values are very well regulated
and kept within the normal range,
as well as her other organ function values
being within normal limits. 
Nicky also had a normal ultrasound
and is scheduled to go for a treatment
of Radioactive Iodine to eliminate
her hyperthyroidism. 
Radioactive Iodine treatment is
another way to treat hyperthyroidism. 
It eliminates the need for daily medication
by destroying the overactive thyroid tumor cells. 
In most cats a single treatment results in
permanent resolution of hyperthyroidism.



COMMENT:

Hyperthyroidism is a common disease
in middle aged to older cats. 
6 month wellness exams and regular blood profiles
can help to identify an overactive thyroid gland
and other potential organ problems. 
If left untreated, a cat can have
high blood pressure leading to blindness,
heart failure, kidney disease, or death. 
Cats can be maintained on medication long term
for hyperthyroidism and once they
are stable they have the option
to have Radioactive Iodine treatment.