Tuesday, December 20, 2016

HYPERTHYROID TREATMENT IN CATS

Methimazole is an antithyroid medicine used for treating cats that suffer from Hyperthyroidism Oral and trans-dermal administered options are available Side Effets: -Although cats can well tolerate oral medication, but some may experience mild to moderate GI upsets resulting in Vomiting, Diarrhea or Decreased appetite -Some cats may show facial excoriation(repeated urge to pick at one’s own skin) around neck and pinnea,blood dyscrasia(neutropenia,thrombocytopenia) Or Hepatopathies(increased liver enzymes) -Rarely Myasthenia Gravis(Neuromuscular weakness and positive Acetylcholine receptor auto-antibodies)may be seen Call your veterinarian if you noticed any unusual signs while your cat is taking methimazole