My anxious cat won't take thyroid meds. What if I don't treat him?

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What will happen if I don't treat the over active thyroid of my 12 year male cat. He has figured out all the disguises of the pill and leaves it behind. He is an anxious cat so throwing the pull down his throat or applying a dot of medicine on his ear, freaks him out. He will hide and refuse to come near us for days. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Unregulated thyroid disease varies by patient but can have many adverse effects including severe weight loss, distress and heart/circulation complications. There are treatment options which avoid regular/at home medications for which he may be a suitable candidate and I strongly recommend you discuss your issues with your vet to determine if these are an option or if referral to an endocrinology/internal medicine specialist maybe of help. Dietary control can also be of assistance in managing overactive thyroid cases and should be considered, especially in hard to manage cases. Offering the medications in a small (teaspoon) of warm strongly smelling soft food or treats/pill pockets just before feeding when hungry (remove all other food options for 4-6hrs before this) can help also

My anxious cat won't take thyroid meds. What if I don't treat him?

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