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Offline White Bryony

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Hyperthyroidism
« on: July 13, 2012, 04:39:12 PM »
We took the Woofalump to the Vets yesterday because he has been struggling more with his back legs.  He has been on Metacam from February and being doing fine but the last couple of weeks he has been struggling to get on and off the settee and go upstairs, his back end has completely collapsed a couple of times (however when he has his daily off-lead walks there is no sign of any disability!)

The vet prescribed Tramadol tablets and took some blood as he has been on the Metacam for a while to check everything was still ok.

Vet has phoned today to say there looks like there is a problem with his thyroid gland and that he wants to send his blood off to be more extensively tested for this - we will have the results back next week.

I have read previous threads but if owners with doggies with hyperthyroidism could share what I can expect and what the treatment is and if there are any side effects please I would be grateful. 

Woofie doesn't seem to have any of the symptoms from what I have read.  Fingers crossed for my special boy please xxx
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2012, 04:48:21 PM »
No advice I am afraid - just a  :bigarmhug: for you and fingers crossed.
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2012, 04:52:59 PM »
I am not an expert in Thyroid problems in dogs but I have an underactive Thyroid myself which is the opposite to Woofie as you are aware his Hyperthyroidism is an over active thyroid.  I do believe it is quite common in dogs just as it is more common than you think with us.  Medication usually regulates it instantly but he will have to take it for ever.  :luv:
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2012, 05:14:55 PM »
Quote from: Henshallboys on July 13, 2012, 04:52:59 PM
I am not an expert in Thyroid problems in dogs but I have an underactive Thyroid myself which is the opposite to Woofie as you are aware his Hyperthyroidism is an over active thyroid.  I do believe it is quite common in dogs just as it is more common than you think with us.  Medication usually regulates it instantly but he will have to take it for ever.  :luv:

Actually I think I might have got it wrong, I didn't take the call from the vets but OH said vet said possible under active thyroid - I thought it was the same thing!

I better wait until we get the results next week before I start worrying but that is easier said than done!
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 05:25:13 PM »

Under active thyroid is Hypothyroidism
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 05:33:42 PM »
No advice for you but big hugs to you and your special boy  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 05:55:41 PM »
No advice, I hope everything will be okay.
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 06:09:13 PM »
Was surprised to get another call from Jason (the vet) just now, apparently the stimulating thyroid blood test they have done has come back within normal ranges so he is fine (except for his hip dysplasia!)

Thank you for all your good wishes.
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 06:53:38 PM »
 :cool4: :cool4: :cool4: so pleased for you Lisa.... big squidges for your lovely boy  :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2012, 07:04:28 PM »
Quote from: White Bryony on July 13, 2012, 06:09:13 PM
Was surprised to get another call from Jason (the vet) just now, apparently the stimulating thyroid blood test they have done has come back within normal ranges so he is fine (except for his hip dysplasia!)

Thank you for all your good wishes.

Yay  :banana: :banana: :banana:
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2012, 07:23:27 PM »
Sounds like a real roller-coaster of a day - hugs to you all x
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2012, 09:15:51 PM »

Good news  :luv: :luv: x
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Re: Hyperthyroidism
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2012, 08:42:53 AM »
Quote from: White Bryony on July 13, 2012, 05:14:55 PM
Quote from: Henshallboys on July 13, 2012, 04:52:59 PM
I am not an expert in Thyroid problems in dogs but I have an underactive Thyroid myself which is the opposite to Woofie as you are aware his Hyperthyroidism is an over active thyroid.  I do believe it is quite common in dogs just as it is more common than you think with us.  Medication usually regulates it instantly but he will have to take it for ever.  :luv:

Actually I think I might have got it wrong, I didn't take the call from the vets but OH said vet said possible under active thyroid - I thought it was the same thing!

I better wait until we get the results next week before I start worrying but that is easier said than done!

Underactive is usually sluggish dog, hyperactive is usually dog on the go or showing signs of anxiety perhaps with possible heart irregularities thrown in.

Hope he is ok.
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