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Animal Imaging

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A 10 year old neutered male Domestic Shorthair cat was referred to Animal Imaging for a thyroid scintigraphy and radiographs prior to radioactive iodine therapy. The patient had a history of weight loss and vomiting. On routine bloodwork, the total T4 level was elevated at 12.7 μg/dL (normal 0.8-4.7 μg/dL). The remaining bloodwork, including a CBC and biochemical profile, and urinalysis were within normal limits. The rDVM started the patient on methimazole therapy; however, the owners were having a difficult time treating the patient.

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Phone: (972) 869-2180

Address: 500 Paddock Way, Irving, TX 75039

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Animal Imaging

Preventive Care

Nutritional Counseling
A 10 year old neutered male Domestic Shorthair cat was referred to Animal Imaging for a thyroid scintigraphy and radiographs prior to radioactive iodine therapy. The patient had a history of weight loss and vomiting. On routine bloodwork, the total T4 level was elevated at 12.7 μg/dL (normal 0.8-4.7 μg/dL). The remaining bloodwork, including a CBC and biochemical profile, and urinalysis were within normal limits. The rDVM started the patient on methimazole therapy; however, the owners were having a difficult time treating the patient.
Comprehensive Examination
On presentation, the patient was thin on physical examination. A thyroid nodule was palpated in the cervical region. No cardiac murmurs were ausculted.

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Arthritis Treatment
Discrete fractures of the ischium are relatively uncommon. Ischial fractures that are articular (involving the acetabulum) and those that are displaced have a worse prognosis, with coxofemoral osteoarthritis affecting long term comfort in acetabular fractures and displacement affecting length of time needed for healing, as well as contributing to possible delayed or non-union. Rest should include at least one month of strict stall rest with the horse potentially being tied with its head up to prevent further trauma to the pelvis. After that period, another 2 months of stall rest is recommended followed by another 2 months of pasture rest. Possible slow return to work must be guided by assessment of bony union, soft tissue/muscle healing, and any persistent pain, keeping in mind the effect of an extended rest period on overall bone density. Repeat nuclear scintigraphy can be considered to help determine if there is still osseous turnover in the area.
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Feline hyperthyroidism is a very common disease in older feline patients. Multiple treatment options, such as radioactive iodine (I-131), surgery, diet or medication (methimazole), are available and chosen based on the history, signalment, bloodwork findings, and comorbitities of the patient as well as treatment cost and availability. Radioactive iodine is often the preferred treatment choice among clinicians, but is only offered at approved locations, such as Animal Imaging.
Heart Disease Treatment
In this case, I-131 was the preferred treatment option. The thyroid disease was bilateral making surgery (thyroidectomy) a poor choice. Oral medication (methimazole) was started but due to difficulty in medicating the cat, the owner did not want to continue with this treatment option. The patient did have concurrent heart disease but was clinically stable and deemed fit to undergo the treatment process.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Prior to treatment, thyroid scintigraphy and radiographs of the thorax and abdomen are performed. Thyroid scintigraphy is helpful if the disease is bilateral or unilateral and the pattern of uptake can be suggestive of benign versus malignant disease. This can be helpful to determine the best treatment option for a particular patient. Radiographs are performed to screen for concurrent disease, such as heart or kidney disease, as this may also influence the decision to treat with I-131.

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