Does anyone know anything about hypothyroidism in older dogs? We are getting Tiffy tested for this because one of her thyroid blood panels came back at 5 when it should have been closer to 9. (This could explain her lethargy, depression, disinterest in eating, wanting to sleep more, etc.) Are there dietary things that we can be doing to bring the thyroid function back up? When human thyroid function is borderline, kelp supplements can often do the trick. Also with humans, once you start taking thyroxine or synthroid, the thyroid generally stops producing hormones and you end up having to take the pills for the rest of your life. I don't mind putting Tiff on the thyroid, but I want to consider other alternatives, too.
Two of my shar-pei are on them and I can tell you
that it has made a world of difference. ear indections, lethargy, depression, weight, etc. They both get.6 micrograms once in the am and once in the pm. My male has lost 20 lbs, and now acts like a puppy, he is only four and my female who is 10 plays now, thought she is 10, and is happy again. She actually runs around the yard like crazy and plays with my two 12 month old bullies!
Two of my shar-pei are on them and I can tell you
that it has made a world of difference. ear indections, lethargy, depression, weight, etc. They both get.6 micrograms once in the am and once in the pm. My male has lost 20 lbs, and now acts like a puppy, he is only four and my female who is 10 plays now, thought she is 10, and is happy again. She actually runs around the yard like crazy and plays with my two 12 month old bullies!
Looks like it might not be hypothyroidism
We're going to recheck levels in two weeks and just monitor her in the meantime.
Lita and Tiffhttp://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1258245060.JPG
Looks like it might not be hypothyroidism
We're going to recheck levels in two weeks and just monitor her in the meantime.
Lita and Tiffhttp://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1258245060.JPG
Thyroid
My boxer/rotti/mastiff mix has had a low thyroid since she was 3 years old. All it takes is a pill a day, depending on weight. She actually takes 3 pills daily mixed with her meals. I give her 1 1/2 with breakfast and 1 1/2 with dinner. What a difference! I never looked into the hollistic approach since I also have Hashimoto's disease and did research for myself. Not too much that really works, so I takes my daily pills and so does Chance. Both she and I have made a remarkable change with just a few little pills. Yes, once started, they will need to be on the pills for life. Cost is miminal. You really need to keep one step ahead with the weight, otherwise it will get out of control before you know it. So I cut her food, and mine! by quite alot. This way it allows room for treats inbetween. Good luck.
Thyroid
My boxer/rotti/mastiff mix has had a low thyroid since she was 3 years old. All it takes is a pill a day, depending on weight. She actually takes 3 pills daily mixed with her meals. I give her 1 1/2 with breakfast and 1 1/2 with dinner. What a difference! I never looked into the hollistic approach since I also have Hashimoto's disease and did research for myself. Not too much that really works, so I takes my daily pills and so does Chance. Both she and I have made a remarkable change with just a few little pills. Yes, once started, they will need to be on the pills for life. Cost is miminal. You really need to keep one step ahead with the weight, otherwise it will get out of control before you know it. So I cut her food, and mine! by quite alot. This way it allows room for treats inbetween. Good luck.
I had a bulldog on thyroid supplement
most of his adult life and he never showed any problem with the supplement. The cost is minimal, I gave the small pill twice daily with his meals, and we discovered it quite by accident...had his sperm checked with I was planning to use him for stud and found his count was low and slow...thyroid stimulation testing was done and found to be his "problem" which was corrected easily...and he did sire a healthy litter for me. The supplement should improve the quality of life for this dog measurably.
I had a bulldog on thyroid supplement
most of his adult life and he never showed any problem with the supplement. The cost is minimal, I gave the small pill twice daily with his meals, and we discovered it quite by accident...had his sperm checked with I was planning to use him for stud and found his count was low and slow...thyroid stimulation testing was done and found to be his "problem" which was corrected easily...and he did sire a healthy litter for me. The supplement should improve the quality of life for this dog measurably.
Thanks so much...still waiting for test results, L
n/m
Thanks so much...still waiting for test results, L
n/m
We had an older girl that was on thyroid meds...
she had the greasy coat, overweight, not much energy. The pills made a big difference but it does take 6 weeks to see the effects. I don't believe you can do anything holistically to make thyroid function better. I had Hasimoto's for years (autoimmune disease that causes hypothroidism) before being diagnosed with thyca and having the whole thing removed. I'm on a large dose of synthroid now and feel way better than I did when I had a thyroid. I'm sure the meds will help your girl and they're very reasonable pricewise.
Kathy, Ollie and Chester
We had an older girl that was on thyroid meds...
she had the greasy coat, overweight, not much energy. The pills made a big difference but it does take 6 weeks to see the effects. I don't believe you can do anything holistically to make thyroid function better. I had Hasimoto's for years (autoimmune disease that causes hypothroidism) before being diagnosed with thyca and having the whole thing removed. I'm on a large dose of synthroid now and feel way better than I did when I had a thyroid. I'm sure the meds will help your girl and they're very reasonable pricewise.
Kathy, Ollie and Chester