tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post2333474210338842652..comments2024-03-19T15:11:11.769-04:00Comments on Insights into Veterinary Endocrinology: Optimal Protein Requirements for Older Cats and Cats with HyperthyroidismDr. Mark E. Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-27404368023926981532016-07-30T21:14:06.687-04:002016-07-30T21:14:06.687-04:00Feeding anything but the y/d will cause relapse of...Feeding anything but the y/d will cause relapse of the hyperthyroidism. Talk to your vet about your options,Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-26874459386581247282016-07-30T17:13:03.886-04:002016-07-30T17:13:03.886-04:00Hi! We have a 17 year old male cat with hyperthyro...Hi! We have a 17 year old male cat with hyperthyroid. He was not a candidate for radiation and the oral medication caused him severe itching so we manage it by feeding him exclusively y/d canned food. It has worked well for the past 3 years or so but he seems to be losing weight now. My question is would it be ok to supplement the y/d with raw animal protein, such as chicken or beef so that he is getting more protein in his diet? Or is there a risk of those proteins containing iodine which might be harmful to him? Just want to try to fatten him up a bit. ratitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020289533787051886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-20129533742514182302014-04-18T13:45:08.863-04:002014-04-18T13:45:08.863-04:00Thanks so much for the replies and links. I'l...Thanks so much for the replies and links. I'll check them out and discuss with Declan's vet.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248778061365573659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-70289214208579370562014-04-15T22:01:39.869-04:002014-04-15T22:01:39.869-04:00We use Aluminum hydroxide USP from Fagron. About 1...We use Aluminum hydroxide USP from Fagron. About 1/4 level teaspoon per 8 pound cat twice daily in wet cat food (less than 5 % carbs or raw rabbit with organs.) We also add benazepril (Up to 5 kg: 2.5 mg/q24h; Over 5 kg: 5 mg/q24h) immediately to improve kidney filtration efficiency and help with renal hypertension. Discuss these with your vet. These will work through IRIS 2 stage well. Track muscle condition score (MCS) on your cat to see what is working or not. Dr Norsworthy has a very interesting CRF management handout from his "phantom" webinar for Abaxis. Dr P: Gary did a 180 in a year on CRF management!Ron Gaskin DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561845950661227493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-54100736417826846792014-04-11T15:01:04.155-04:002014-04-11T15:01:04.155-04:00Yes, phosphate binders are a great idea, since con...Yes, phosphate binders are a great idea, since controlling hyperphosphatemia has been proven to slow progression of the kidney disease. <br /><br />I'd recommend that you go to http://www.felinecrf.org/ to learn more about which phosphate binders to use and where to get them.Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-16411212989956059082014-04-11T13:06:58.799-04:002014-04-11T13:06:58.799-04:00I read this article with great interest as I have ...I read this article with great interest as I have as older cat. However, since his kidney values are starting to indicate problems, I'd like some information about how to minimize the kidney loading. Should I be considering a phosphorus binder since he becomes a countersurfer after three days of reduced protein?jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248778061365573659noreply@blogger.com