krissn333 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Fritz has put on about 6 lbs. in the past couple of months...I did switch their food a while back, but none of the other dogs have experienced any weight gain... I'm starting to wonder if he's got a thyroid problem...he has a very thick coat of fur and he is shedding like a mad man, but I can't say that's uncommon for him, he's just always been that way. He doesn't show any other symptoms, he's always been quite a lazy lover boy, but he is excitable when appropriate, so, anyway, I'm not really seeing any symptoms from him other than the sudden weight gain. He's not getting any extra treats or anything... Could this be anything else? Maybe I should try reducing the amount of food I give him at mealtimes? Depending on your suggestions, I might just have a full thyroid panel done on him to get a definitive answer. Ace (his littermate sister) was diagnosed as low thyroid a few years ago and has been on meds for a while. She's also due for a recheck, and after reading some greyhound specific thyroid information, I am wondering if she could have her dosage tapered. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 If you're not seeing any symptoms, I would probably cut his food back a bit and see how he does in the next month or two. Mine were less active this last winter and I did have to cut them back a smidge. Foods go thru dogs differently, too. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Check the fat content of the food you're using now. If it's higher than what you were using that could cause him to gain weight. Since there seems to be no other symptoms you might try cutting back his food. Mine are shedding but then it's gotten warmer! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 All three of my boys gained 4 pounds over the winter. We had such terrible cold, snow and ice here in Wisconsin, they just weren't getting enough exercise. They seem to be adjusting their own intake of food the last month or two and cutting down, some since it's gotten warmer. Plus, with the nicer weather, all of us will be getting more exercise! I don't think I would rule out a trip to the vet with Fritz thought. If nothing else, just have a CBC and chem panel done, just to make sure everything is in the proper working order. And then ask the vet if he/she thinks a thyroid test might be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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