Does anyones babies here have Hypothyroidism?

[mscat]

I forgot to also mention that in dogs with Hypo Thyroid, they are more agressive. Or even more tempermental. Something to watch out for.
Best wishes to you and your Yorkie.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Some dogs do seem to have bigger appetites than others, some dogs are just more food oriented for some reason. Some scientists think appetite has something to do with the length of the intestines, but tests aren't conclusive, and it seems that a mixture of several things, and how they interplay with hormones. I think I've read you say that food was never a big deal with Stedman, and maybe just because she so different you notice it more.

Oh, THAT'S the truth! Some dogs definitely do have bigger appetites than others LOL. I guess it could be nothing, however, in my other thread (about the NB dog food) I was telling Ann (Wylie's Mom) about how quickly Tatum gained weight on Orijen and she seemed to think that maybe there really is an underlying problem. Don't get me wrong - I don't WANT there to be...but if there is I certainly want to have it checked out and TRY to get it under control. I mean, people who see Tatum in person, when she is here at our house, just freak out at how she acts hungry all the time. She'd literally eat til she popped. As I said, she has a bigger appetite than my 20-25 pound dog, Peaches It's just nuts. You are right though, Stedman isn't a big eater and never has been. He is also EXTREMELY picky. Man, do I have two totally opposite dogs or WHAT LOL.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Well, she doesn't drink water excessively...in fact, she doesn't drink as much as she should I don't think - neither of my babies do. However, she is currently on NV Raw which has alot of moisture in it, so I'm sure that's why. I notice that they do drink MUCH more water when they are eating dry kibble. I am definitely going to check into all this - geez...I just know there is going to be SOMETHING that shows up on that blood test...my poor baby can't ever catch a break it seems

Lady is a diabetic. Believe me, you would know if she was. She would be drinking excessively and peeing constantly.

She just had bloodwork anyway, didn't she? That gives the blood glucose reading. Your vet would have noticed immediately if the glucose was extremely high.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by mscat

I forgot to also mention that in dogs with Hypo Thyroid, they are more agressive. Or even more tempermental. Something to watch out for.
Best wishes to you and your Yorkie.

OH GOSH HAHA. Well, that's definitely not Tator LOL. I am just trying to picture that little thing being aggressive...LOL. Not possible! She is so far from aggressive that it isn't even funny lol She is a scarey cat, shy little thing So, if she did have Hypothyroidism, this FOR SURE wouldn't be one of the signs, for HER anyway

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady is a diabetic. Believe me, you would know if she was. She would be drinking excessively and peeing constantly.

She just had bloodwork anyway, didn't she? That gives the blood glucose reading. Your vet would have noticed immediately if the glucose was extremely high.

Yeah, she is not a big water drinker, that's for sure. No, Tatum didn't have any bloodwork done....she will the next time she goes in though