Anyone have A dog With Thyroid Problems

[IRescue452]

I really think she could benefit from feeding her raw.

[DrKym]

Our dobe rescue "Rusty the amazing felon " is hypothyridic so it is the opposite problem, we have trouble keeping his weight up. He is on meds 1x a day and we add some extra fat to his food. His vet wanted to see 4 pounds this month and he is doing really well. We do feed him Raw as when we adopted him we were aware of his issue and felt more natural maybe be easier to help him balance his body. So far it is amazing for him. That isn't to say it will work each time but his vet is open to the raw diet and glad to help us tweak it for his needs, he is also vWB + at the 7% range. And he thinks he is a toy poodle

[wolfsoul]

I also recommend switching to a raw diet. It can help with thyroid function and raw is great at helping an overweight dog lose weight, or an underweight dog gain weight.

[lizbud]

Well, I was wrong, Maggie did lose 2lb 5 oz and the Doc is pleased
with that. She refilled the meds and said to continue with the same dosage
for another month. I really wouldn't mind if she stayed on it because it has
helped her & isn't expensive at all. Yea for my little Macarooni.

P.S. If I did switch to a raw diet, I'd have to guard the food to keep the
cats away.

[IRescue452]

Cats benefit twice as much from raw as dogs do

[lizbud]

Cats benefit twice as much from raw as dogs do

I'm sure they do, and dogs as well, but I cannot do it. My hang up I'm sure,
but I don't want to feed raw food. Thanks anyway.