Is it safe to give my cat blood pressure and thyroid pills together?

Do not stop the blood pressure medication without first talking to the vet who is treating Tinker. It sounds like it may be helpful to run some lab work on her to see how well controlled her hyperthyroidism is, and see if that medication needs adjusted. If an adjustment in her dose of hyperthyroidism med is needed, then it MAY be ok to stop the blood pressure mediation once she's on a different dose, BUT DO NOT DO THIS without first talking to the vet who is managing her case. The other concern and possibility here is that there may be a separate issue going on such as cancer. The older they get the more likely we are to see multiple problems arise. Good luck with her! Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, thanks fir using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Madeline is super cute! Yes, that is absolutely fine to have the pet sitter give methimazole once daily (double the single dose to equal her twice a day dose) while you are away! Have a great weekend!

Felimazole is a treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. Missing one dose of this medication usually doesn't significantly affect the blood levels of the drug, so I would expect no negative effects from the missed pill. If you suspect that he's getting to be good at spitting out the pills once you give them (i.e. you find more around the house), talk to your vet about a liquid formulation of this medication, that might be easier for you to give. It also can be formulated as a topical medication that is rubbed inside the ear.

Luv Bug is so very fortunate to have you as an owner. I am sure that you are one of the main reasons that she is going strong at 17 years of age. Kudos to you for your consideration and compassion for your pet. In terms of hyperthyroidism in cats, there are only three real treatments on the market today. These are methimazole treatment, thyroidectomy surgery, and radioactive iodine treatment. It is believed in the veterinary community that radioactive iodine is the gold standard treatment today. With the information you have provided, I can offer you a few possibilities for future treatment: 1. Perhaps you can get the math him is all in a tablet form to crush it into a fine powder and then mix it with any palatable substance that she likes and then squirt it in her mouth with a syringe. This, however, may cause some behavior problems because she may not like this either. 2. If you are willing to accept the costs and all of the different parts that go with the radioactive iodine treatment, I say go for it because the success rate for that specific treatment is excellent. Thank you very much for your question and I know you will make the right decision on her behalf. Have a great day.

The heart condition is likely a sequel to the hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the heart rate, and that increases the thickness of the heart muscle which will enlarge the heart. Please do not experiment with herbal medicines. Hyperthyroidism, if not controlled will cause the heart condition to worsen, so it is absolutely necessary to use medications that will work such as thyreostatic medication (the thyroid medications your veterinarian prescribed). The Furosemide will help your cat get rid of the fluid in her lungs. Please listen to your veterinarian. Your kitty can have a good quality of life with the correct medications. This is one case where herbals will not help.

I think I know what you're asking - you're asking if you can put together multiple doses of methimazole in separate aliquots of butter, correct? According to Plumb's veterinary handbook, methimazole is supposed to be stored in a closed container, away from light and at room temperature. So I think it would probably not be a good idea to prepare your butter + methimazole "doses" ahead of time, since the butter would need to stay in the refrigerator to stay solid. If it's hard to medicate your cat, you might investigate having your vet order a compounded flavored oral suspension of methimazole. This is usually quite easy to give, and compounding pharmacies can make meds with virtually any flavor added, so pets will take them.

Mirtazapine is safe to use with amlodipine. Mirtazapine at high doses could potentially decrease blood pressure, but at typically prescribed doses, it is safe to give with amlodipine. Your vet may want to monitor blood pressure a few days after starting the mirtazapine just to be sure its all looking good. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!