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by LisaP
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat
Replies: 10
Views: 3962

Re: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat

Hello my Elsa had hyperthyroidism & didn't cope with the meds so she had radio iodine treatment. She does have kidney issues & have her on potassium tabs & Ipakatine. She has blood tests every 3 mths. Oh & she was 9-10 when diagnosed last Aug. she's thin, coats ratty but she's happy...
by LisaP
Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat
Replies: 10
Views: 3962

Re: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat

Hi Lisa, I agree with lilynmitz, I think once you have Elmo stabilised then testing every month should not be necessary. Good luck with the old fella,I know just what you are going through, wanting the very best for your friend, on a limited budget is tough. Best wishes Sue Oh good. This is making ...
by LisaP
Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat
Replies: 10
Views: 3962

Re: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat

Firstly thank you for taking this little puss I hand. I'd have a chat with your vet about this. My Lily had kidney problems and hyperthyroidism, among other things, but once we had her stabilised we just did 6monthly tests, and so long as I kept a really close eye on her diet and meds, her appetite...
by LisaP
Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat
Replies: 10
Views: 3962

Advice needed on escalating vets costs of an older cat

Hi All, I rescued a cat from its owner about 6 years ago. At the time the cat (Elmo) had a really bad skin condition & stomach problems & I was in a position to help so I did. The vet found that most of Elmo's problems were due to an allergy which once treated (once a year) he was right as r...