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My senior cat had a post-methimazole blood panel. What does it show?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 years old | 11.5 lbs

Hello my 10 year old cat went to vet for her 6 mth Checkup and her doctor did labwork but not a full senior panel.. just a post methimazole panel which I believe she said shows thyroid and kidney values. Is this correct and does this lesser blood panel show any other values besides those that I mentioned? Thx!!

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on August 10th, 2017

Hello! Thank you for your question. Whether or not the lab results included more values depends on what exact laboratory test was ordered. There are a variety of tests out there and they all vary in what values they test for. Some only test for a small handful of values, others are more extensive. I would call your veterinarian and request a copy of Trixie's blood work and also talk to the vet about the blood work that was run. That way you may better understand what was included and if additional testing is needed or desired for Trixie.

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    Answered By Amber W

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on

    Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Different veterinary labs have different values for each panel so the one your vet used may just include a thyroid hormone level and kidney values. Without seeing the actual blood work I can't tell you if any other values were included. Some labs also include liver values when monitoring hyperthyroidism. I think it's worth a call to your vet to see if any other values were included. Have a great day!

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