Hypothyroidism
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what signs did you see before they diagnosed it?
There can be many different signs of thyroid problems, most notable is overweight or underweight, temperament changes, and coat condition. Really everyone should have their dogs thyroid check as routine Vet Care.
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Mantis the only sign that Storm showed pre-diagnosis was weight gain. I had him down to his ideal weight before we started the Fanconi Protocol. He began taking all kinds of meds. and in order for him to take the meds, I have to wrap them in a goodie - typically cream cheese and of course he won't eat fat free cream cheese (lol!). I wasn't sure if the gain was due to the extra food intake or not. Turns out he is hypothyroid. I have cut back his food a little bit, too to make up for all the extra cream cheese balls.
As a side note, I can tell a difference in Stormie already, and it's only been a week that he's been on Soloxine. He's much more eager to play and run now! It's almost like he's regained his puppyhood all over again!! -
Max (basenji) and Pepper (german shepherd mix) were on soloxine for many years, and I had no problem whatsoever with the medication. I have heard like Pat says that you really should make sure that it's not a generic. The only symptoms I saw were hair loss and weight gain–no grouchiness. Mine both had to be retested in 6 mos for dosage and then once/year after that. I think Max's dosage changed once during the years he was on it.
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No problem… and I have no idea why Fanconi dogs seem to always have thyroid issues... but then on the other hand it is pretty darn common (thyroid problems) in Basenjis anyway. Especially older spayed/neutered Basenjis...
The endocrine system works so closely w/the liver/kidneys, etc to help maintain weight gains, energy levels, etc. that if one organ gets out {ie, the liver} of whack it can throw the system function off which can lead to endocrine problems {like thyroid}.
And the fact that thyroid problems are prevelent in Basenjis may also point to why Fanconi is so present w/the breed. They're all tied in together somehow w/endocrine function.
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Thank-you JYS! Storm seems to really be responding well to the Soloxine, so I'm very pleased by that. It's wonderful to see the puppy sparkle back in his eyes again!
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Thank-you JYS! Storm seems to really be responding well to the Soloxine, so I'm very pleased by that. It's wonderful to see the puppy sparkle back in his eyes again!
That is super!!!! Usually when the thyroid is off it only takes a few days for the Soloxine to start to work…
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Thank-you Pat and Andrea! He's quite a handful all over again, and it's wonderful!!! I walked him…errrrrrr...he walked me (lol!) at the local state park today and we both had a blast - he outlasted me on the mountain hike!
Some pictures of our afternoon walk:
C'mon Mom Commando Crawl under this with me:
Enough with the pictures, let's keep walking!
End of the trail:
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Thank-you Pat and Duke - he's my baby, I'll do whatever I can to keep him healthy and with me for as long as I can. I cherish the ground his little feet walk on (yeah I know I'm pathetic! ;) :) ).
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Thank-you Pat and Duke - he's my baby, I'll do whatever I can to keep him healthy and with me for as long as I can. I cherish the ground his little feet walk on (yeah I know I'm pathetic! ;) :) ).
No your not… you are just like us.. a true B lover... and you take what you get and deal with it... My hat is off off to you and anyone that has cared for a Fanconi dog....
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He looks great! So glad to hear he's doing well!
