Who's a dog vet? this is serious! so dont lie ok i really need to no whos a dog veterinarian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question

i need to know about sighns of thyroid problems for dogs

Answer 1

Call your REAL vet.

Virtual vets are not a substitute for the real thing.

Answer 2

Ijust had a dog put to sleep the only way to be sure is a blood test my vet charges $45 for teh test.
She had severe skin infections that was thought was from teh thyroid problem she would need to be on meds for the thyroids otherwise she would vommit and not eat and she would dehydrate and get very skinny.
She was only 2 1/2 years old she also had cateracts that needed a $4000-$6000 surgery.
With the vets discussing all her health problems it was decided having her put to sleep was the most humane thing to do.
Sorry I'm not a vet but thought I would let you know
Oh the original owner had taken the dog to his vet but refused to pay for the blood test so they were told it was possible beginning of diabetes and put on a special diet with no meds a month later teh dog was in this serious condition after I got her. I did try to treat her but the infections just kept popping up and just seem to be getting worse and spreading

Answer 3

Even if someone was a vet it will be a HUGE risk to diagnose anything via the Internet. You might don't say the thing the way they are or the vet might not understand well and this could be very bad if your dog is sick. So stop waisting your time here and find a real vet !!!!!!

Answer 4

I agree with the others. Call a vet who you KNOW is a vet and ask your questions.

Even if a real vet did manage to find this question, they would most likely not be willing to answers questions about an animal they have not even seen.

If you just need general info about canine thyroid conditions and are not talking about your animal in particular, you can easily look it up on the net.

Answer 5

I am a real vet tech. I also know a bit about thyroisd problems because tehy run in my breed. Symptoms of hypothyroid include dry sparse coat, flaky skin, weight gain with no regard to food intake or exercise, lack of energy. It is easily treatable with thyroxine, an inexpensive perscription from your vet. Symptoms of hyperthyroid include weight loss with no regard to food intake or excercise, Hyperactivity, increased appetite, Vomiting or diarrhea. This is also easily treated by perscription. Only a vet can do the testing to diagnose your dog. If there's any question, request a Michigan T-4 test.

Answer 6

Well, I am not a vet but, I am a nurse who has a lot of experience with Endocrinology. The symptoms are extreme weight gain or lose, hair loss, change in appetite, increase water consumption, lethargic and/or sores developing.

A vet could help you further. Itchiness is also a symptom. Only a blood test and on hands exam can help you.

With humans the tests are TSH, T-3 and T-4. Sometimes they have to draw off fluid to test for cancer.

****Listing symptoms isn't diagnosing***

Answer 7

then you take him to YOUR vet. you'll never know for sure who's telling the truth. or, use the computer that you are currently on, and type in "thyroid problems for dogs" into a search engine.

Answer 8

You need to go to a vet with your dog = no one can diagnose online without seeing your dog and
running tests.

Meanwhile, research the issue yourself online - do a search.

Answer 9

There are NO vets who spend their time on Yahoo Answers. Get on the phone and call one. They spend their time helping sick animals, answering questions on the phone and sleeping on Sundays. This is your first clue!

Answer 10

i agree with Laura