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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we
discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. Ta muchly Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
Purrs for Thomas, and for Mary and you.
Joy "Helen Miles" wrote in message news:cad7aee0be0e626b4c8ae46164154cd9.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. Ta muchly Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
Joy wrote: Purrs for Thomas, and for Mary and you. Joy Many purrs for Thomas. --Fil |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
Helen Miles wrote:
Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. Ta muchly Helen M Continuing purrs for as long as needed. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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THey sound like great vets. Purrs that this medicine will get him stablized.
"Helen Miles" wrote in message news:cad7aee0be0e626b4c8ae46164154cd9.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. Ta muchly Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
"Helen Miles" wrote in message news:cad7aee0be0e626b4c8ae46164154cd9.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. The other one? What other one? do cats have two thyroid glands then? Humans certainly don't. Has he been getting his thyroid replacement tablets regularly? He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Oh dear. A reasonable liver function is essential to be able to take an anaesthetic :-( I have an idea that there are drugs that can be given to "prop up the liver" in an emergency, as my vet once offered it. It sounds like one of the best things would be to sort out his teeth if he can be got well enough to take an anaesthetic. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. We will continue to purr for him from Leicestershire. Tweed, KFC, Boyfie |
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Christina Websell wrote:
The other one? What other one? do cats have two thyroid glands then? Humans certainly don't. Yes, they do: http://www.whitneysvet.com/hyperthyroid.html Often the vet will remove just one gland first, to see if this helps the condition enough. The human thyroid is very similar except it has two lobes joined by a narrow isthmus. Variations on a theme. Deb. -- http://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
Purrs still coming.
-- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ "Helen Miles" wrote in message news:cad7aee0be0e626b4c8ae46164154cd9.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. Thomas's TED has said that he needs to start thyroid tablets to try and get his thyroid under control, and we're going to try and sort him out a bit at a time. If he is physically up to it in a few weeks, TED *may* go for a dental, but there is no way we can do a thyroid operation as it will likely kill him. That's also the concern with a dental anaesthetic, and he's certainly not up to it at the moment. Mary got very stressed and asked how long Thomas has left. The vet really impressed me when he said that "I don't know, my oldest patient is 23, most cats live between 16 and 18, and so he's heading into very old age." He also said that he's not at all scapel happy, and prefers to treat gently. So, I get to help Mary pill Thomas twice a day with thyroid tablets and antibiotics, and he goes back to see TED a week Monday. The TED's dealing with Thomas are so good, I'm considering changing my guys over to them because they act as the 24 hour emergency service for my vet anyway, and they have vet staff on site 24/7 for hospital patients. We'll see. So, please continue to purr for Thomas. He's still a sick little boy. Ta muchly Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
"Debbie Wilson" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: The other one? What other one? do cats have two thyroid glands then? Humans certainly don't. Yes, they do: http://www.whitneysvet.com/hyperthyroid.html Often the vet will remove just one gland first, to see if this helps the condition enough. The human thyroid is very similar except it has two lobes joined by a narrow isthmus. Variations on a theme. Blimey! I love this group, I learn something new every week. Thanks, Deb. Tweed Tweed |
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Thomas UPDATE 3 Purrs still needed...
"Helen Miles" wrote in message news:cad7aee0be0e626b4c8ae46164154cd9.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... Mary and I have just got back from the TED with Thomas where we discussed his blood results. It seems that he has gone hyperthyroid again. He had an op to remove his thyroid 2 years ago, and now the other one is playing up. He also has high liver enzyme levels, rotten teeth causing a systemic infection, and a temperature of 102/103 again. snipped Continued purrs for Thomas. Once his thyroid is under control his liver enzyme levels should return to normal. -- Shirley http://community.webshots.com/user/shirleycatuk |
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