Fu's been on it for 3 1/2 years. Bonnie
www.elephants.com ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2006 10:39 pm Subject: Re: Fu's red cell blood count To: [email protected] > Bonnie~ > The anemia may be a result of the methimazole. (Check out > _www.vetinfo.com/cthyroidtreat.html_ > (http://www.vetinfo.com/cthyroidtreat.html) ). > How long has Fu been on the methimazole? > I agree, 19 is a risky age for the surgery. > Another side effect from methimazole use is damage to the kidneys... > It's so hard when our babies get on in years. Your damned if you > do, and > damned if you don't. > My Felix, who suffered IBD was diagnosed with CRF at 17. After > "fighting" > with him with meds and special "prescription diet", I decided to > just give him > subq fluids and homeopathic supplements, and let him eat what ever > he > wanted.... > Dear boy, lived another 2 and 1/2 years..... > Best wishes for Fu and you. > Patti > >
