Is soloxine the only thyroid medication for dogs?

Answer 1

That is just a brand name. All synthetic thyroid medicine is LEVOTHYROXINE. In humans it is called synthroid, but it's the same stuff.

It's like aspirin. Bayer, Anacin, St.Josephs, generic stuff from the $ store is all the same. It's just aspirin.

Answer 2

Soloxine is a drug used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs. It can be used in cats in those instances where the thyroid gland has been surgically removed. Soloxine requires a prescription from your veterinarian, and is sold per tablet.
Soloxine (levothyroxine) is a replacement for the hormone that the thyroid gland normally produces to regulate the body’s energy and metabolism.
Soloxine should not be used if your pet has ever had thyrotoxicosis, or an uncontrolled adrenal gland problem. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has heart disease, anemia, diabetes, or problems with the pituitary or adrenal glands. If you give your pet insulin or diabetes medication by mouth, dose adjustments may need to be made.
Soloxine is FDA approved for use in dogs only; however, it is a commonly accepted practice to use Soloxine in cats as well. Soloxine is available by prescription as 0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.5mg, 0.6mg, 0.7mg, 0.8mg, and 1mg tablets. The usual dose in dogs is 0.1mg per 10 pounds. The usual dose in cats is 0.05mg to 0.1mg per cat. The dose of Soloxine may require adjustment based on periodic blood tests to determine the animal's T4 level. There are many medications that can affect Soloxine. Tell your veterinarian about all the prescription and over the counter medications you give your pet, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other veterinarians. Soloxine will, most likely, be needed for the rest of the pet's life. Long term use of Soloxine may cause osteoporosis (bone loss).

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Answer 3

Soloxine is a namebrand--the generic is Levothyroxine, but they're the same medication. If your dog is hypothyroid, it's the only medication that will work--it's not like an antibiotic where there are lots of different kinds to choose from, it's a replacement of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body.

Answer 4

There are not a great number of tyroid medication out there for either dogs or humans.
If your vet has perscribed this patricular one then its the best for your dogs particular problem.
Well the below answer is not completely correct. There is another medication for humans call Armor thyroid. It is for hypo active thyroid. I've had complete thyroid removal surgery many years ago so I know from what I speak. The medication will all depend on if your dog has a under active or a over active thyroid. This medication tells me it underactive. So if thats what your vet has perscribed than it is the one that will work best for your dog.

Answer 5

Our dog has hypothyroidism, too. In fact, so do I. I take Synthroid (Levoxothyrene), and Molly takes soloxine. I asked the vet if she could take Synthroid, and she said no--it's not used in treating dogs. Also, don't try to take the generic--I took it for 2 years, with no results--I mentioned it to my doctor, and he said it's one of the few generics which is garbage compared to the brand name.

Answer 6

if you plan to give your dog soloxine, make sure u discuss with your vet the side effects.

Answer 7

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