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From: mozeyrn
Date: 02-23-2007, 11:50 PM (1 of 12)
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Does anyone have any info beside the basics of dogs having hypothyroidism? My baby boy (a 5 year old Golden Retriever) was just diagnosed with it. I saw some of the classic signs and figured we'd get him into the vet and get him tested. He's really lively, has a wagging tail when we come home and loves going for walks so I was a little suprised. We also added the test for heartworm since that seems to be common down here in FL (up in NJ it was ticks). He was negative for the heartworm so we'll get him started up again on the that medication. I know Connor will be on the thyroid med pretty much for the rest of his life but at least it's a pill and not a shot (plus we have pet insurance for him that will come in handy with the prescription meds). I'm dreading telling my dh the news since he's in the middle of interviewing for a pretty important job right now (his dream job) up North and don't want to sidetrack his thoughts. He goes before a panel board (after he completed two days of tests) on Monday and I want to keep his mind clear. He's very attached to Connor and got teary eyed when the vet told us some problems that may come back positive from the blood draw and options if his hip displaysia becomes an issue (which it hasn't - we try to keep him active and keep his weight down). I told the vet, "We haven't seen any issue with his hips; he has no trouble getting up on the kitchen counter to eat anything that's within his reach". - Maureen.
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User: mozeyrn
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-24-2007, 12:11 AM (2 of 12)
Oh Mo, I'm sorry about your dog, it's like your baby being sick. We had a dog with epilepsy that we adored, but finally had to let her go, man it was so hard. I'm curious though, didn't you just finish moving to Florida, and now you're thinking about going back up North???. But as far as Connor goes, take each day as it comes, try not to worry about what may happen next month, or next year, he may be fine with his hips for years and years. I sympathize with Connor, I seem to have become hypothroidic in the past few months, but I think my hips are still ok!! Hugs to you.
Laura
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From: mozeyrn
Date: 02-24-2007, 12:33 AM (3 of 12)
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If my dh gets the job, we'll still be down here for awhile and he will have to travel down to FL (he'd be halfway beween NJ and FL). If this is something he has been dreaming to do with his life I'm ok with him going - it'll be hard but he gave up alot to move here (at my suggestion no less) and he's hated it every day. He knows I'm doing really well at my job and Cassandra gets to go outside and play everyday - not something she'd be able to do in NJ. He did really well on his tests (even got a few extra tests he didn't know about) and the odds have gotten better since many of the applicants were weeded out (one failed test and you're out altogether). It's all in God's hands now. - Maureen.
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User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-24-2007, 08:44 PM (4 of 12)
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Sorry about Connor...have you googled for info ??? I know they have sites for ferret diseases...so I'm sure they have a 'few' for dogs and cats... [[[ ]]] It's always hard to have furry family sick...one of my ferrets is on weekly meds due to someone/something hurting his back/tail/legs when he was a baby. (thats why no one would buy him at the pet shop. So I brought him home...he's a very sweet, ornery, smart guy...who has a crooked tail, a sore back and legs that splay out when he lays down...luckily his meds taste like honey and he loves'em...) Good luck to your husband and Connor !!! Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: temom
Date: 02-24-2007, 10:25 PM (5 of 12)
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Maureen, Years ago we had a beagle/corgie mix that had thyroid problems. The dog went to doggie heaven ten years ago - she was an old fart of a dog... Anyway, she had her little pill she took everyday. Since she was stubborn, that was sometimes an issue. I remember hiding it in a "Snausage" (Don't know if they still make them), and she ate the Snausage and spit the pill out. I can't remember what we did, but eventually she took the pill without trouble. Anyway, she was on the meds for the rest of her life. It was never any real problem, except that it was expensive. (This was before pet rx insurance came out). Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-06-2007, 07:54 PM (6 of 12)
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I have hypothoroidism and have had since I was in my 20's.. I'm now 72 and maybe it affects dogs differently from humans, but the only thing is when I don't take my pill , I don't have any energy... I suffer from the dry skin, but what else is new.. Stores are full of good skin lotions..
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 03-06-2007, 08:18 PM (7 of 12)
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Maureen, .....she ate the Snausage and spit the pill out. I can't remember what we did, but eventually she took the pill without trouble. hehehe Been there and done that. Vet gave us a great tip the last time we were in there - our dog is ONLY 12 years old and we have only just learnt this. Put the pill in some peanut butter on a spoon, and they will eat it. The peanut butter helps it all to stick to the roof of their mouth, and they cant separate the pill out. We have a very smart, and stubborn German sheppard X rotweiller, and she cant get around this one! Also works with jam and nutella. Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
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From: PaulineG
Date: 03-06-2007, 08:51 PM (8 of 12)
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Hey Soph I had to do that with my daughter when she was about 3. The medicine she needed only came in pill form. We used nutella and have regretted it ever since because she now loves the stuff but had never had it before.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 03-07-2007, 01:14 AM (9 of 12)
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hmmmmm Know that feeling. I keep the Nutella on the highest self in the house (even if it isn't in the kitchen!!!!!) My daughter has been found sitting eating it out of the jar with a spoon. Lucky for her, she has mega-metabolism, and is still as skinny as a rake.
Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-07-2007, 02:33 AM (10 of 12)
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"except that it was expensive" Maureen - thyroid medication is one of the cheapest drugs made today and is the same for animals and humans. Those of you who need to give your dog synthroid or eltroxin get your doctor to give you a presciption. I am hypothyroid and when my last dog became hypothyroid I gave him my medication which was EXACTLY the same medication, even same drug company listed on the label. 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
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From: Longblades
Date: 03-11-2007, 08:29 AM (11 of 12)
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Another trick for pilling your pooch. Get poochie used to having THREE marshmallow treats. As we all know dogs can count very well and most will grab the second treat in a gulp in order to be ready for the third. When a pill is needed it goes in the second marshmallow. Of course the marshmallow has to be relative to poochie's size. I can't see a toy poodle swallowing a regular marshmallow but other treats work too. Have I tried it? No, my girl is a Lab. Lab's eat anything. But it was in one of my dog books. |
User: Longblades
Member since: 07-14-2005 Total posts: 182 |
From: mozeyrn
Date: 03-12-2007, 09:50 PM (12 of 12)
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Both our dogs (my dh came into this relationship with a shep/collie female) LOVE peanut butter. Of course, Connor has no trouble taking his itty bitty blue pill but then our female wants some too. She gets just a teeny bit of peanut butter so she doesn't feel left out. Thanks for the suggestions!!!! - Maureen.
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User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
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