Sasha - HYPOTHYROID - Yes, it's true...

[Glacier]

Yah! That's cheap and easy to treat! I have more experience than I'd like with hypothyroidism! Preacher had it as do Earle and Chum. You may find Sasha wants to eat a bit more once she's feeling better. Just limit her fat intake. Earle gets baby carrots as treats and green beans added to his kibble so he doesn't think I'm starving him. With every one of my hypothryoid dogs, I noticed improvement in their energy levels, mood ect within a week of starting the meds!

I have a hyperthyroid cat and one of my vet's major concern with treating the hyperthyroidism is that it may negatively impact Beau's kidneys. The hyperthyroidism forces everything into overdrive, including his kidneys. Beau's ancient so his kidney function is marginal. I would assume that the opposite is also true--hypothyroidism causes less of everything, so the kidneys aren't working as effectively and will work better once the thyroid is regulated.

I hope Sasha is feeling better soon!

[Freedom]

Are you getting the meds in her OK? Don't know about her tummy issues, but rolling the pill in a bit of peanut butter makes it easier to get the pill in the dog! I'm just not familiar with the tummy problems you mentioned.

Sugar loves her carrots, HAS to have them with her breakfast and dinner. If I don't put them, she won't eat and just follows me around, "Forgot something, Mom!" Green beans, raw apple, and raw sweet potatoe also are great, help clean the teeth too. Again, I don't know the impact ont he tummy.

It may take up to a week for the meds to help her. But they do help!

Best wishes
Sandie

[Queen of Poop]

Are you getting the meds in her OK? Don't know about her tummy issues, but rolling the pill in a bit of peanut butter makes it easier to get the pill in the dog! I'm just not familiar with the tummy problems you mentioned.

Sugar loves her carrots, HAS to have them with her breakfast and dinner. If I don't put them, she won't eat and just follows me around, "Forgot something, Mom!" Green beans, raw apple, and raw sweet potatoe also are great, help clean the teeth too. Again, I don't know the impact ont he tummy.

It may take up to a week for the meds to help her. But they do help!

Best wishes
Sandie

I don't have any troubles pilling her. She's good about that. It's food and it's always been an issue. She does not like dog food - ANY dog food. And only some people foods. She's developed sensitive tummy and certain foods upset her and give her the runny poops. She's been on a gastro diet since last summer, and while she ate it at first now she will not touch it. As for vegies, nope, turns her nose up at any and all of those too. The only thing she really likes are Iams dog cookies and she cannot live off of those.