Vera's Radiology Treatment

Having an older cat comes with some inevitable issues; my Vera is diagnosed with "hyperthyroidism" and has a benign tumor. According to the vet's email, "This is due to a benign tumor on her thyroid that produce too much thyroid hormone (T4). Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss despite a good or increased appetite, vomitting, high blood pressure and can cause a heart murmur on auscultation."Options are daily medication for the rest of her life, a strict (and expensive) lifelong diet change, or a one time radiology treatment that would vastly improve her quality of aging life. She's been losing weight, as well as showing other symptoms. According to another website, "Cats afflicted with hyperthyroidism usually develop a variety of signs that may be subtle at first but that become more severe as the disease progresses. The most common clinical signs of hyperthyroidism are weight loss, increased appetite, and increased thirst and urination. Hyperthyroidism may also cause vomiting, diarrhea, and hyperactivity. The coat of affected cats may appear unkempt, matted, or greasy." I have noticed an increase in hunger, throwing up, random hyperactivity, and her fur looking slightly more unkempt. I'm low-income and have months where I have less than 100$ in the bank by the time my next work pay comes around. I want to save up for Vera's care, but as it currently is, by the time I have enough funds (while also paying for her daily medication), I worry it would be too late for her. So, I'm casting out a line to see if anyone would be willing to help me reach this ambitious goal. Any little bit helps.

I'm equally willing to either offer additional work, services, tasks, or whatever else to be able to help make ends meet. I can freelance illustrate, write, and for those who know me in person; I'm able-bodied enough for some physical labor or even crafting-projects. I'm down to talk!

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