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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
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