Guest rachel2025 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hello -- I am taking our foster, Mirabelle, in for bloodwork to test thyroid today. She will be at the vet all day long, because they are just going to squeeze her in between appointments. Can I feed her breakfast? Or does she need to fast? (Nobody told me she needed to fast, but I have been communicating w our adoption group rep, not the vet directly). Thanks! Rachel, getting the "feed me" stink eye as I write this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I always feed as normal, but I don't feed breakfast. If she is ON thyroid meds she needs to take her pill 6 hours before she gets that blood pulled. My vet didn't know that at first and we had some really bizarre results. Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rachel2025 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Eek - maybe I should not give her the morning pill, in that case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) When did she get her last pill? My vet told me to test 4-6 after last pill. If you gave the pill last night, you should give one this morning. Just found this online: Blood samples should be drawn 4-6 hrs post-pill for BID therapy Edited November 4, 2010 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BiancasMom Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes definitely stick to her normal pill routine. OK to give breakfast, it shouldn't affect thyroid levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 She has to have her pill and be tested 4-6 hrs after. Otherwise, they can't tell if the dose is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm a human who regularly gets thyroid tests and fasting is not required. Food does not affect thyroid hormone levels in the blood. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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