We brought Shreddy to the vet who does radioactive iodine treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats this evening. Poor Shreddy complained for the entire 30 minute car ride, as I expected. Unfortunately, he found it stressful enough that he peed in the cat carrier.
He did seem to like the vet. I liked the vet. He was surprised that the special cat food had done such a good job, as am I. He said that the radioactive iodine is the best option for Shreddy. He explained lots of stuff and was very good about answering questions. He wants Shreddy off the special food for at least two weeks before the treatment. That way his thyroid will be working nice and hard and will absorb the iodine better.
I have already given Shreddy a bowl of chicken, from the Costco rotisserie chicken. He seemed very pleased. Tomorrow I buy some of the catfood that he likes. He will also be getting tuna.
After the treatment and minimum four days stay at the clinic, I have special instructions. I have to be careful with the litter box and the vet recommended flushable litter. The government doesn't consider cats to be patients, just sources of leakage of radioactive materials. And here's the horrible part: for two weeks after the treatment I'm not supposed to cuddle the cat for more than 30 minutes a day! Boo.
We are thinking of planning a short getaway while the vet clinic is taking care of Shreddy.
He did seem to like the vet. I liked the vet. He was surprised that the special cat food had done such a good job, as am I. He said that the radioactive iodine is the best option for Shreddy. He explained lots of stuff and was very good about answering questions. He wants Shreddy off the special food for at least two weeks before the treatment. That way his thyroid will be working nice and hard and will absorb the iodine better.
I have already given Shreddy a bowl of chicken, from the Costco rotisserie chicken. He seemed very pleased. Tomorrow I buy some of the catfood that he likes. He will also be getting tuna.
After the treatment and minimum four days stay at the clinic, I have special instructions. I have to be careful with the litter box and the vet recommended flushable litter. The government doesn't consider cats to be patients, just sources of leakage of radioactive materials. And here's the horrible part: for two weeks after the treatment I'm not supposed to cuddle the cat for more than 30 minutes a day! Boo.
We are thinking of planning a short getaway while the vet clinic is taking care of Shreddy.