Cats are generally drawn to warmth. A sunny windowsill, a soft blanket, or a favorite bed near a heating vent can become a regular sleeping spot. However, some cats with hyperthyroidism develop a noticeable preference for cooler places.
The day a dog or cat came home can be worth celebrating long after the adoption paperwork has been tucked away.
A senior cat curled tightly into a blanket or an older dog searching for the warmest corner of the room may simply be looking for a more comfortable place to rest.
Waiting for radioactive iodine therapy can be especially difficult when a cat has already spent months struggling with hyperthyroidism.
There are details about our pets that seem impossible to forget while we are living with them.
A senior cat that once slept comfortably through the night may begin pacing through the house, vocalizing repeatedly, or appearing unable to settle.
Few situations invite as many unwanted opinions as caring for a pet approaching the end of life.
There is something remarkable about realizing how much of your pet’s life revolves around you. We move through our days surrounded by work, responsibilities, conversations, and countless distractions.
Chronic kidney disease can affect a cat in ways that extend well beyond the kidneys themselves. As kidney function declines, some cats develop anemia, a condition in which the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to meet the body’s needs.
Managing hyperthyroidism in a cat can become complicated when the medication used to control the condition causes unwanted reactions or proves difficult to administer.
Giving medication to a cat can be difficult under ordinary circumstances. When that cat has spent much of his life living outdoors, avoiding human contact, and depending on his instincts for survival, administering a simple pill may become a considerable challenge.
A cat that once jumped onto a favorite chair may start waiting beside it. A dog with chronic kidney disease may struggle to rise after resting, even though yesterday’s walk seemed manageable.
