my cat has a swollen thyroid..[ cant meow ] .. he has lost weight the last 2 months ..and has became in active and eats very little.. taken to a vet 1 week ago..couldnt find any thing but thyroid.. my cat is 10 yrs old…going back to vet tomorrow but just worried about him can anyone help.. i.m all ears……………………………………..

I had 2 elderly cats with thyroid problems. I didn’t ever see this problem.

An enlarged thyroid is a big concern. The thyroid regulates the hormones in the cat’s body and also controls weight gain and loss, level of activity and a host of other things that makes your cat a happy and healthy animal.

I strongly feel you need to act fast, get a good vet to be aggressive to improve the quality of the cat’s life. It is miserable. If the thyroid is left uncared for, your cat will end up with even more problems, including but not limited to, kidney failure. That is not a pretty way for an animal to die.

kat krazy is a exoert on this web site.i wish i could help.

have similar problem need help too. Cat was homeless thru program. Rec’d until recovered spayed, also breathing problem like something caught in throat. Call vet., program etc. NO HELP!!! I feel awful can’t just let her go now and can’t fing orig. owners.
Also her feces smells very bad, can’t breath, no meow. Just hangs out and sleeps. Anyone out there??? Plse. help us.

Phil, Don’t have an answer for u. But i know cats live very long lives and can manage to handle alot. My last cat had a stroke at 22yrs. Perhap he’ll have to take thyroid meds. just like we do. Hang in there I’ll keep him in my prayers. I’m still looking for some help with homeless cat that can’t breath well and has no meow either….I’ll let u know if i find anythin.

It could harm him take him to the nearest vet at least two times a week quick!!