thyroid issues
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| I think the usual timeframe is "midde age", about five years old. But it seems in sheepdogs, any time will do. My first sheepdog was hypothyroid by the age of three and Oscar was diagnosed at four. Is Bella showing any other symptoms, like a change in behavior, or a thinning coat? Personally, 5 lbs in two years doesn't sound like alot. Quincy put on ten lbs in two months  , and continued to gain weight eating less than 3 cups of kibble per day and only carrots for treats. (He went from 110 lbs to 125 lbs, even while on his diet, before we started the thyroid meds.) Oscar was the same. He went from 105 lbs to 118 lbs within a few months.Without any other symptoms, I would think that maybe Bella is just less active, and using less calories. I would cut back slightly on her food/treats, or increase her exercise a little bit, and see if that makes a difference. Laurie and Oscar |
| My Male, Bowie, was "borderline low" from the time he was a young pup at like 12 months old...We didn't put him on the thryoid pills and at about two years he was getting sick all the time and gaining weight. ands becomine extremely lethargic and almost agressive in his behavior...Just not himself...I could "see" it in his face. Just not a happy dog... At three he went on the Soloxine thryoid pills and it made a HUGE differewnce in him! Not that he lost weight so fast but he got back to his regular self...happy and less lethargic and no more sickness or tummy issues...He had to go back for a blood work after about three weeks or so and they adjusted his meds. Hhe has been on one and half tabs of Solixne ( small purple pill) twice a day and has been just great!!! He just turned five in November... Don't be afraid of the meds. they are easy to give and relatively inexpensive. And they can make a world of difference in alot of aspects of behavior and immune issues... |
Ashley wrote: ...Don't be afraid of the meds. they are easy to give and relatively inexpensive. And they can make a world of difference in alot of aspects of behavior and immune issues... It's definitely worth doing the blood work to find out if hypothyroidism is the problem. Sassy was a 99 lb. rescue when she came to us, thin hair, bad disposition and always cold. Within two years she'd slimmed down to 71 lbs., grew a nice thick coat and temperature changes didn't bother her. Although she never quite could be considered a cuddlebug, her disposition improved greatly and she had tons more energy. She was already a senior when we adopted her so no idea when her symptoms first appeared but she was an extreme case by the time she came to us. As Diane said, don't be afraid of the meds, they're small and easy to administer and actually cheap as far as meds go. |
| Thyroid controls so many other functions, best to have it working properly. The pills are tiny and easily hidden if you have a pill-phobe. Don't be afraid, be grateful. |
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