Sunday, August 23, 2009

Bubba Cat


Bubba Cat
Originally uploaded by fbruehl

We will find out next week or the week after if she is putting on some weight. She appears to be, but it is because her hair is growing.

She has very reluctanly let me comb her hair twice. I so wish she would allow that so we don't have to resort to shaving but I don't think that it will ever happen.

She and Sakaura are almost touching noses in the mornings - Don said neither of them wants to rush into anything in their relationship. At least Snoopy's come out from under the bed!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Playful Kitty again!


Playful Kitty again!
Originally uploaded by fbruehl

I think we are seeing some real positive effects of the Methimazole. Snoopy is as playful as a kitten.

She has moved out of her "bedroom" where she has hidden for the past two years and is joining in the mainstream here.

This is very alarming to the other cat -- but she will just have to deal!

After next week we will have blood tests done - I am pretty sure there will be some good positive results.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Snoopy - 8/15


Snoopy - 8/15
Originally uploaded by fbruehl

We started the thryoid medication last Tuesday morning. We have had no trouble at all administering it. Thank God for compounding pharmacies who can make "flavored" liquid medicines. I chose fish flavored and later wondered if perhaps I should have gone for the chicken flavor, but so far the fish has worked well.

I am not sure that I can tell any difference yet, and maybe we won't be able to tell much difference. We are to make an appointment after she's been on this medication for two weeks to have new blood tests done. I guess we will need to see if the current (tiny) dose is enough, too much, or whatever.

We are still giving her the Resthyro in the evenings. I am not sure that is needed, but I have the medicine, and it did seem to calm her a bit, so we will continue.

She's is gradually getting braver. She no longer fears Sakaura, but she avoids her and does not openly associate with her. Yesterday, Snoopy was licking food off a spoon and Sakaura used that as an opportunity to walk up to her and take a big sniff. A year and a half and they are still so aloof.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Good news/Bad news


Good news/Bad news
Originally uploaded by fbruehl

Snoopy's bloodwork came back showing that her thyroid levels are still high, indicating the alternative treatment is not working. But the Resthyro has helped her become much more calm and social, so we will continue using it.

Other good news is that the compounding pharmacy can make a flavored liquid medicine, which should make it easier to dose her than the bitter pills. I asked the vet for the smallest possible amount in order to give it a trial.

If the liquid won't work, we will go with the transdermal. That is really a chore that I'd like to avoid -- both for me as well as for the cat.

This morning Snoopy was playiing with a ball filled with catnip just like a young kitten. She has not done that in years.

In other good news she had gained an ounce or so since the last visit to the vet. The thyroid disease causes weight loss, so the gain even small was a good thing.

Glass is half full here :)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Snoopy goes for blood work today


Attack cat!
Originally uploaded by fbruehl

So we will get some feedback soon on how well the supplement is working as far as Snoopy's thyroid issues.

Her levels were quite low, almost borderline, before, but I am hoping for a reduction after 4 weeks of Resthyro.

IF she needs additional treatment, we definitely will choose the transdermal delivery. I refuse to give her bitter pills!

Keeping fingers crossed for some good numbers!