Guest RhodyGrey Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Our older grey went to the vet Monday after falling ill at the kennel. The vet did blood work and said that everything was normal, but his thyroid level was a little low, which she stated is normal for greyhounds and could be because of the illness. She recommended a T4. Do you think this is necessary? He seems fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Might want to wait and see how he is after he's fully recovered from his illness. Lots of Q&A about thyroid stuff here: http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/FAQ/Endocr...d_Canine.php#02 Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 At his seminar Dr Couto said most greyhounds have a lower thyroid number than other breeds. He feels many greyhounds are on meds they don't need for thyroid issues. You could send OSU the blood work numbers and get their opionion. greyosu@osu.edu Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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