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01-13-2006, 04:20 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR
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| Hyperthyroidism, how common in Yorkies? I have been chatting with a few people in a raw food email group about Turbies allergies. After I began feeding raw food, alot of her allergies went away- but not all. She has a oily, flaky, dull coat, still chews her feet, and her hair hasn't been growing as fast as it used to. I just dont feel that shes as healthy as she could be. I was told that this could be signs of hyperthyroidism and suggested a doctor for me to send her blood samples to. Im all about trying to find out what is wrong with her. But before I just make an apointment at the Vet, spend the money to ship and have the test done, (over $100 on my college student budget). I just want to hear others opinions/experiences on this.
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01-13-2006, 06:00 PM | #2 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Are you doing your own raw food or are you using a company? Personally, I think a blood test would be good to see what is going on but I understand the cost thing. Many of these little ones need amino-acid in their food, I use salmon oil, but there are products out there including missing link which would provide the amino-acid. What shampoo are you using on your little one? What are you cleaning your floors with?
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01-13-2006, 06:46 PM | #3 | |
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Ive tried all different kinds, with no difference. Ive tried hypoallergenic shampoos, oatmeal shampoos, show quality (CC and Crown Royale), now I just use a shampoo called Triherbal, very mild natural stuff. I clean my floors with vinegar and water, also used swiffer and didnt see a change. I have a Vet appt monday and totally ready to shell out the money, even if it means I dont get to buy food.
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01-13-2006, 06:58 PM | #4 |
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| Some information from the book " Veteranarians Secrets Revealed" which I thought may help. CARNITINE. A supplement which has been found to be effective in reversing the signs of hyperthyroid disease in people. The starting cat dose is 250mg daily. BUGLEWEED (Lycopus europeus) and MELISSA (Melissa officinalis). These are two herbs that have been used in combination to combat the effects of hyperthyroid disease. Bugleweed has been shown to decrease thyroid hormone levels in rats 24 hours after administration. The standard dose is 1 drop per pound of the tinctures given twice daily. |
01-13-2006, 07:22 PM | #5 |
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| Hello I've been lurking for months now. Love this sight. My son showed it to me. I wanted to reply about the possible thyroid problem. I have a lab mix and she is on thyroid med. You really should consider the test because your baby could have either hyper or hypo thyroid and the test is the only way tell. My lab was listless,fat,very flaky skin, constantly licked her feet, dull coat, her thyroid was low. |
01-13-2006, 07:57 PM | #6 |
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| Thanx for all the replies. I was mainly wondering if hyper/hypo thyroidism is common in this breed. I did some research on symptoms, but there are so many, and the only true way to know is to test for it. I figured if we were going to have to do a blood test, might as well do a general blood test to check on her organs, it wouldnt hurt. Hopefully my Vet will help lead me in the right direction as to what to test for, etc.
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01-13-2006, 08:00 PM | #7 | |
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01-13-2006, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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| Throw the swiffer AWAY.. It can kill dogs. theres more about it somewhere on here maybe someone can tell u where to find it.
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