Jo Peshek wrote in a message to Joan Kelly:
 JP> Don't be too annoyed at that vet:  My thyroid went
Too late.  :-)  This happend...ummm...mid 80s.  The vet who missed was an 
underling, and it was my original veterinarian who caught the problem.
This wasn't an isolated incident at this clinic.  I saw one other newer vet 
there, also female, who treated me in a very condescending manner--I 
specifically asked her for liquid medicine for a cat in one instance, and she 
deliberately gave me THREE very pricey tablets, which did not work.  
Fortunately, on a return visit to the clinic, I had an opportunity to consult 
with my original vet.  He gave me the medicine I originally asked for (which 
worked) and only billed me for the medication.
That was enough for me.  From now on, when I go to that clinic, I see either 
of the two male doctors who have been there for an extended period of time.  
No "newbies", no female vets.
 JK> I imagine it is very possible for cats to suffer
 JK> from the same problem, but I have never asked the
 JK> vet about it specifically.
 JP> Oh, yes.  Hyperthyroidism is more common, hypoT is less,
 JP> but they can suffer from it.
Fortunately, my lovies are in very good condition right now, which makes me 
very glad!
Joan
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