That Was Almost as Bad as the Wait for the Beta Phone Call March 15, 2005
Almost. Today was Dixie’s big treatment day. I brought her in this morning, got the rundown on everything from the doctor, handed over my sweet kitty and a nice size deposit, and then wandered through the building trying my best to make it to the parking lot while bawling my eyes out.
A lot of tests had to be done before the final decision to treat her with the radioactive iodine could be made. They had to make sure that she’s otherwise healthy, and they had to determine the extent of her hyperthyroidism. Those tests included a complete blood panel, urinalysis, chest films, and a thyroid scan. Dixie also had a little bump on her side that was questionable, so it was aspirated. I was told all of that would be done and then I would be called.
I waited and waited for that phone to ring. I was so scared that they were going to find something else wrong with her. She is 16 for goodness sakes. The phone finally rang at 3:30, and I got the report on the day’s results. Dixie’s bloodwork, chest films, and urinalysis all came back normal. The bump on her side was aspirated and was found to be a benign cyst. Her thyroid scan confirmed that she is indeed hyperthyroid, that she has the benign form of hyperthyroidism, and that both lobes of the thyroid gland are affected. She was given the standard dose of radioactive iodine and all appears to be going well. The doctor said she was awake and meowing loudly in her cage as we spoke. That’s my girl. She’s got a big mouth just like her mama.
I can’t even begin to explain how relieved I feel right now. I really hope this treatment is just what she needs to feel better. I’ll be able to call in every day to check and see how she’s doing. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that she’ll be home by Friday or Saturday, but it all depends on how her body processes the radioactive iodine. I can’t wait to have her home, though. I miss her so much.
- Posted in : my furry children
- Author : amanda
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Hell’s bells, some good news in the IF blogworld. Hope she does ok and you get her home soon.
Marivic
I know how you feel. I have several cats and love every one of them! I worked as a vet tech for about 12 years and I tried to make the kitties as comfy as possible in the strange surroundings. A little soft talk and petting usually calmed them down. Even now, if I have to leave one of my kitties at the hospital…I worry every second!!
Glad that your kitty’s tests all came back o.k.
xxoo,
Emily