The Best Treatment For Feline Hyperthyroidism
I-131 is as easy as 1...2...3
1. Patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and is not ill from concurrent disease
- If the patient is grey zone, perform a FT4 by ED Assess the patient’s renal function
2. Assess the patient’s renal function
- Perform a Tapazole trial until the patient is euthyroid (duration varies but usually 2-3 weeks)
- Once patient is euthyroid, recheck BUN, Creat, urine specific gravity and Total T4 (complete blood panel if other abnormalities were seen prior to Tapazole trial)
- If renal status is stable, it is OK to treat the patient
Patients with renal azotemia while hyperthyroid are generally not good candidtates for I-131 therapy (there can be exceptions if the patient cannot tolerate medical therapy). Have the client call VDIC to schedule an appointment
3. Have the client call VDIC to schedule an appoinment
- Request form will be faxed to your clinic
- Filling out the Request form is easy
- Complete the request form and fax it back to VDIC (503-722-8076)
Please submit complete bloodwork and urine specific gravity performed within 2 months of scheduled treatment date.
Quick Facts
- 4 day stay – checked in on Tuesday morning, released Friday
- Licensed Technicians with radiation training
- Free echocardiogram on patients with a heart murmur or an arrhythmia. (Echocardiogram is paid for at time of service and will be credited towards I-131 therapy when treatment is pursued.)
- 95% cure rate
- Retreatment is free, approximately 5% of cats will need retreatment
- Daily owner updates by phone or E-mail
- Owners are able to view their cats via our Cat Cams
- Average radiation dose per person in 1 year = 360mRems
- Standing within 1 meter of a treated cat for 720 hours is equivalent to the average radiation exposure in one year.