Request For Info On Solaxine

[Wonder]

Wow, everyone I know throws the pill in with the kibble

Interesting

 

The correct dose of thyroxine for all sight hounds is 0. 1 mg per 20 pounds of optimum weight given twice daily, always given at least an hour before or three hours after each meal to ensure absorption.

 

 

This is good to know as Passion is on .6 twice a day and she's only 53 lbs

So she should be only getting .3 twice a day if I read the above correctly (or if not I'm too tired )

[Guest Greytluv]

Wow, everyone I know throws the pill in with the kibble

Interesting

 

I throw my pill in with the kibble too. I've never had a problem doing it

[greypuppyluv]

Dr. Dodds is the best

 

Ditto!!

 

Thankfully, not everyone thinks this way .

Will you please substantiate this? You are always slamming Dr. Dodds, and you've never been to Hemopet nor have you even met Dr. Dodds

 

 

Not sure why I would need to substantiate it. I don't care for the things Dr. Dodd's has done in the past nor the fact that she keeps greyhounds as blood donors. I have spoken to quite a few people over the years who have had associations with Dr. Dodds, including my best friend who used to volunteer for her, and they have told me their personal experiences with Dr. Dodds. I don't need first hand experiences with her to base my like/dislike for her.

 

At this time, none of my dogs have a low thyroid, but if they did, knowing what I know, I would ask my vet to consult with MSU.

 

And Kerry, you are wrong.....I have been to both of the old Irvine and Garden Grove Hemopet facilities.

[Batmom]

You can't set the dosage for a dog by weight alone. If you could, there'd be no point in periodic blood testing or monitoring of symptoms. The lower dose is probably the best starting point, is all.

 

I was curious as to what tests were performed on Larry initially, before he was put on the meds, but that's really none of my business. He seems to be doing very well at home and is certainly a handsome boy.

[Guest Greytluv]

You can't set the dosage for a dog by weight alone. If you could, there'd be no point in periodic blood testing or monitoring of symptoms. The lower dose is probably the best starting point, is all.

 

I was curious as to what tests were performed on Larry initially, before he was put on the meds, but that's really none of my business. He seems to be doing very well at home and is certainly a handsome boy.

 

I think it's a starting point, as well. I know when I change my dose I have to have blood tests done again in 6 weeks.

[PatricksMom]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

[sweetdogs]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

I wouldn't change it. It's said that taking it with food can reduce the absorption. The fix for that is taking more. So since Patrick is doing so well on this dose, I wouldn't change a thing.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

 

Like you, I sure wouldn't mess with what is working

[sweetdogs]

 

Not sure why I would need to substantiate it. I don't care for the things Dr. Dodd's has done in the past nor the fact that she keeps greyhounds as blood donors. I have spoken to quite a few people over the years who have had associations with Dr. Dodds, including my best friend who used to volunteer for her, and they have told me their personal experiences with Dr. Dodds. I don't need first hand experiences with her to base my like/dislike for her.

 

Totally do not want to stir the pot, but do you just dislike her operation or do you also dislike her research on hypothyroidism? I want a better understanding of thyroid treatment & need to separate the issues.

[Guest Energy11]

When in doubt, I always get a second opinion. I'd also run all Larry's numbers past Dr. Couto and crew, and see what they say, too. Couldn't hurt.

 

I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Dodds, though.

[CaliforniaGreys]

When in doubt, I always get a second opinion. I'd also run all Larry's numbers past Dr. Couto and crew, and see what they say, too. Couldn't hurt.

 

I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Dodds, though.

 

And Dee, anyone interested enough about Jean Dodds, all you need to do is ask Dr C

[Guest Energy11]

When in doubt, I always get a second opinion. I'd also run all Larry's numbers past Dr. Couto and crew, and see what they say, too. Couldn't hurt.

 

I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Dodds, though.

 

And Dee, anyone interested enough about Jean Dodds, all you need to do is ask Dr C

 

I figured they knew eachother's work!

[PatricksMom]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

I wouldn't change it. It's said that taking it with food can reduce the absorption. The fix for that is taking more. So since Patrick is doing so well on this dose, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Thanks, with our schedules, trying to get it into him that far outside of mealtimes wouldn't happen on a regular basis, and the consistency is probably more important.

[Guest Adrianne]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

I wouldn't change it. It's said that taking it with food can reduce the absorption. The fix for that is taking more. So since Patrick is doing so well on this dose, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Thanks, with our schedules, trying to get it into him that far outside of mealtimes wouldn't happen on a regular basis, and the consistency is probably more important.

 

 

Luckily for me, Larry doesn't seem interested in eating first thing in the morning, so I have started giving him the medication as soon as I get up. Then he gets his breakfast an hour later. We repeat the process in the evening. So far, it's working.

[seeh2o]

Now I'm confused. Patrick takes .75mg of Soloxine with breakfast and dinner (so 1.5/day). I'm reluctant to change that, because he was slowly increased to that level until his levels came up and his symptoms went away. His yearly bloodwork always comes back normal. He's been doing fine on it for 7 years now--is there any reason to be concerned? I'm reluctant to mess with what works.

I doubt the dosage of Soloxine has anything to do with if he takes his meds on an empty stomach or not. Carl gets his morning dose at least (if not more than) 1 hour before his meal, but because I get home late from work so often, he gets the second dose either just before he eats or 1/2 an hour. I don't know that it matters that much, his blood work was excellent when checked last. He's due for another blood test this month, actually we have an appointment on Tuesday.