tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post8047696587728851005..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: Jack and his health issues.Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-22392502722244113622015-08-05T16:11:19.802-04:002015-08-05T16:11:19.802-04:00You care so well and so much of Jack ! We're s...You care so well and so much of Jack ! We're sorry to read this. We send you tons of purrs. PurrsThe Swiss Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252977204473056970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-47176402768988150362015-08-05T08:47:39.635-04:002015-08-05T08:47:39.635-04:00Unfortunately, it's a normal age for cats to d...Unfortunately, it's a normal age for cats to develop thyroid problems. My cat, too, developed hyperthyroidism when he was 13 years old.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-59527434723554590582015-08-04T21:25:05.942-04:002015-08-04T21:25:05.942-04:00I am glad you pushed for more testing, vets are pe...I am glad you pushed for more testing, vets are people and no one is perfect. I recently went through something similar with Spooky, I thought he had lyme disease and the vet said it wasn't possible- but it was and he did have it.Our kitties need us to be their voices. pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-77683181009629280012015-08-04T21:09:08.167-04:002015-08-04T21:09:08.167-04:00I sure hope the meds will help Jack life a long an...I sure hope the meds will help Jack life a long and happy life. Poor boy, he's been through a lot I'm glad he is with you though as some pet parents may not have fought so long and hard for him.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-78257638750669206492015-08-04T20:28:41.638-04:002015-08-04T20:28:41.638-04:00I really admire your persistence and also your wis...I really admire your persistence and also your wisdom. I'm afraid that I would have just trusted the vet's opinion, and if not, most likely would have then taken Angell's word. This is a very good lesson for me that I plan on remembering. I'm sorry this happened, but like the others said, Jack is indeed fortunate to have you!Annie Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401355285263563945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-6696935431411477122015-08-04T19:52:21.037-04:002015-08-04T19:52:21.037-04:00Sometimes you gotta go with your gut. And it'...Sometimes you gotta go with your gut. And it's a good thing you did because now you know what's going on with Jack. We just hope it's not permanent and his thyroid straightens out and gets back to where it should be. Jack sure is lucky to have you.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-62108350776184236282015-08-04T19:22:21.971-04:002015-08-04T19:22:21.971-04:00I'm glad to hear you have answer but sorry it ...I'm glad to hear you have answer but sorry it is what it is! But there are worse things. Jack is indeed lucky to have you, and you are lucky to have Jack! And we are all lucky to learn from this experience.A Proper Bostonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692465929307902698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-20686678723033770502015-08-04T15:07:04.395-04:002015-08-04T15:07:04.395-04:00I use the "gut method" with my guys ofte...I use the "gut method" with my guys often. I live with these critters around the clock, and I know all about their habits, diets and behaviors. I trust my vets to give me good advice based on their clinical experience, but I often have little details the books overlook. Advocacy is just so, so important, when it comes to keeping cats healthy!<br /><br />Jean from <a href="http://dionjean.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Welcome to the Menagerie</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979504433005566382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-47041060147811273542015-08-04T14:34:56.694-04:002015-08-04T14:34:56.694-04:00We didn't know about Jack's issues. He...We didn't know about Jack's issues. He's lucky to have a mom like you that didn't give up. It's ver good advice. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-69499877082961090652015-08-04T14:34:54.807-04:002015-08-04T14:34:54.807-04:00We didn't know about Jack's issues. He...We didn't know about Jack's issues. He's lucky to have a mom like you that didn't give up. It's ver good advice. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-60839388394992834712015-08-04T14:34:14.485-04:002015-08-04T14:34:14.485-04:00We didn't know about Jack's issues. He...We didn't know about Jack's issues. He's lucky to have a mom like you that didn't give up. It's ver good advice. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469508026355552617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-18187579404399021692015-08-04T12:26:58.307-04:002015-08-04T12:26:58.307-04:00Agreed on the full panel - and yeah, when you said...Agreed on the full panel - and yeah, when you said shedding, I suspected that was it, especially when combined with weight gain. Dang - the fact that you went to ANgell was what I'd hoped would be the magic bullet that helped you avoid this....<br /><br />marty says that's why they call it "practicing" medicine. Every individual is so unique.... I'm so sorry :-(A Tonk's Tailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276448224888065025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-52543159581299252122015-08-04T11:43:53.779-04:002015-08-04T11:43:53.779-04:00we are so glad Jack has you fighting for him....an...we are so glad Jack has you fighting for him....and that you are willing to take a stand :)Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-83614240129433417602015-08-04T11:40:43.647-04:002015-08-04T11:40:43.647-04:00Great advice! Jack, you are so lucky to have a mo...Great advice! Jack, you are so lucky to have a mom who care so much. Praying and purring that you get everything back under control.<br /><br />Gus, Jaq, and PearlAs the World Purrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021420086733547120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-72032688440051078872015-08-04T10:08:29.420-04:002015-08-04T10:08:29.420-04:00Your love for Jack is amazing! He's a lucky k...Your love for Jack is amazing! He's a lucky kitty, to have you as his person. I will take your words to heart, because we've had a few issues recently with Chuck and now I'm going to a 2nd vet. Being first-time cat people, and although I read up on tons of things, I'm am no expert. But you say listen to that inner voice, and I will continue to do so! Jack is beautiful, btw!Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-8148393820463456392015-08-04T09:39:15.928-04:002015-08-04T09:39:15.928-04:00I was told that hypo might be an issue. It is why ...I was told that hypo might be an issue. It is why I went to the place that does the 'gold standard' of treatment, the scan before and doses on that information, and not on weight or giving a standard dose to all... which were my other two options. <br /><br />The reason the I131 is the ideal treatment is because it does actually kill off the over active part of the thyroid that is pumping out too much hormone. Medications simply mask the effects of the overdose, which doesn't prevent the thyroid from having additional issues. It is reasoned that the over active parts of the thyroid would take up the radioactive iodine before the regular parts of the thyroid can get to it.. apparently this wasn't the case in Jack.. <br /><br />I would have to say my recommendation for anyone who is getting I131 done in their cats is to have the full thyroid panel done and not just a t4 level post procedure. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-46962483240681743072015-08-04T09:21:13.361-04:002015-08-04T09:21:13.361-04:00So glad you figured this out for him. Sometimes, a...So glad you figured this out for him. Sometimes, as it is with humans, thyroid issues slip around. Glad you have the wiling vets and the means to handle everything Jack tosses at you! Whoever may have adopted him years ago may not have been able to do that for him.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208737162506351497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-48368384650847412272015-08-04T09:18:01.051-04:002015-08-04T09:18:01.051-04:00You are so right. As you know, I pushed for tests ...You are so right. As you know, I pushed for tests for Tucker and then discovered his lung cancer. The pet parent knows best.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832643923158222775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-36287897296145585582015-08-04T07:24:51.783-04:002015-08-04T07:24:51.783-04:00What a lucky, lucky boy to have such an awesome ad...What a lucky, lucky boy to have such an awesome advocate in his corner❤❤❤Hannahmaysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823612141943419243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-28822398534368154232015-08-04T07:24:41.829-04:002015-08-04T07:24:41.829-04:00What a lucky, lucky boy to have such an awesome ad...What a lucky, lucky boy to have such an awesome advocate in his corner❤❤❤Hannahmaysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823612141943419243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-55944704105855030462015-08-04T06:04:02.412-04:002015-08-04T06:04:02.412-04:00We're surprised that no one suspected hypothyr...We're surprised that no one suspected hypothyroid earlier. The humans we know who had I-131 both went hypothyroid and we've heard of cats who did, too, though it doesn't seem to be quite as common. When Rhett had his I-131 years ago, it was on the list of possible side effects that the head peep had to sign off on. The head peep is not as trusting of I-131 being the magic fix that everyone says it is. You still have lingering effects afterward no matter what, it seems. Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-54846845313764710792015-08-04T02:37:39.825-04:002015-08-04T02:37:39.825-04:00Jack, you have the most precious Mommy in the worl...Jack, you have the most precious Mommy in the world. You and I both have thyroid problems, although I'm not a kitty. I was hyper and then I became hypo and have to be on medication for the rest of my life but that is okay with me. I know you will be just fine, Jack, cause Mommy will make sure of that. She fights for those who do not have a voice. Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070781550588068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-43503124929979620812015-08-04T00:48:39.624-04:002015-08-04T00:48:39.624-04:00I hope someone from the catblogging community has ...I hope someone from the catblogging community has experienced with this complex issues. We haven't, but we'll keep Jack close to our hearts.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-34173171391638127202015-08-04T00:37:34.453-04:002015-08-04T00:37:34.453-04:00Wow, Jack's issues are sure complex! It's ...Wow, Jack's issues are sure complex! It's a good thing you persevered with delving deeper into his hypothyroid problem.Summer at sparklecat.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624833066564341341noreply@blogger.com