Why is my senior cat so thirsty despite hyperthyroidism treatment?

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Hello my cat is 17 years old and sees the vet very often because he has high blood pressure and hyperthyroidism. He is on amlodipine besylate and methimazole. His kidney levels are fine according to my vet but I see him laying at the water bowl a lot especially right after a meal. She says she sees nothing in his bloodwork to explain this water bowl behavior and I'm just wondering if even tho he's being treated for hyperthyroidism could he still feel very thirsty ? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 17 years and 6 months old | 9.5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Sounds like you are an excellent owner! Tony is lucky! Yes, he can still be thirsty. The medications may be causing this and not necessarily the hyperthyroidism. If all the lab values are normal then I would not be too worried about it. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Tony!

Why is my senior cat so thirsty despite hyperthyroidism treatment?

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