Maine Coone's question about Thyroidectomy

Question

my cat, jojo, has a growth that was biopsied and the results were not very clear. it was said that there is a growth in his throat that is pushing against his trachea, causing his voice to change and trouble passing hair balls. He eats when you put food in front of him but does not go looking for food. He eats but stops when I believe it becomes to painful to swallow. The lab results could not determine if the growth was benign or malignant. I feel having the growth removed (whatever it is) may not necessarily cure whatever it is,but will buy him time and relive some of the pain and discomfort

Accepted Answer

Hello
So sorry that your kitty may be painful. If he has a growth in his throat that is causing him difficulty in swallowing, it may be best to have it removed. Have you consulted with a veterinary surgeon? This is usually recommended as there are many delicate tissues and nerves in the throat that have to be preserved. You can try offering soft food in the meantime. Good luck.

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