My cat takes Felimazole twice daily. Can I give it once a day?

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.

First, I would discuss your concerns with your vet and advise them that Tiffy is still showing signs of being hyperthyroid. Also remember that it will take at least 2-3 weeks for blood levels to change and clinical signs can take a while to improve once blood levels improve. It is most common to give the medication twice daily, but some people do give it once daily. So, if they have been on their current dose for more than 6 weeks without any improvement in their clinical signs, I would recommend discussing it with your veterinarian and discussing if increasing the dose or the frequency of the medication makes the most sense for your kitties. Good luck! I hope you can get your kitties feeling better, and i hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. 5 mg a day is a relatively low dose, so you can wean him pretty quickly. Decrease the dose by 50% ( 1/4 tablet ) for 2 days, then 1/4 tablet every other day for a couple of doses, finishing with 1/4 tablet every 3 days for a couple of doses & you will be safely done. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While it is not ideal to do that, if she has been getting that medication for a good bit now, doing it once daily instead of twice daily for 1 day should not affect things much. Have a good night!

Hello. Because of the half life of medications, it is important to try & stay within the recommended dosing range. If you are off an hour or so every so often, that is OK. But especially with the methimazole, you want get the best possible effects from this medication for Tony, so that means adhering as close to schedule as possible. The tumil-k is just a supplement, so timing is not as critical, but again, it is best to try your best to adhere to the proper schedule so an even amount of the medications are always present in his system to control his condition. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I am sorry to hear about Midnite. I would call and let your vet know of the symptoms. You don't mention if he just started this medication or if he has been on it long term. Some cats can experience lethargy and GI upset when first starting the medication and in some cases we need to start at a lower dose and taper it up, but you need to consult with your vet in order to know if this is the right course of action for your kitty. If he has been on methimazole for a long time and just started with the lethargy/decreased appetite, then an exam and possibly bloodwork are in order for him to ensure there isn't another cause for his symptoms.