jenn8 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 My vet only gives me 6 month prescriptions for Soloxine. Then we have to retest to get more. Is that normal? Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 So far I've had Sunshine tested every 6 months. But we found a super cheap vet so a T4 test only costs $70 Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Spencer gets tested once a year to see if his meds need to be adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Once a year at this house. When we first got Brandi on soloxine, we had to test after three months and now it is once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I think if you're just starting out, it's normal but once the dose is regulated, it's usually checked every year. At least that's how my vet does it Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 At first, we retested in three months; if the numbers weren't good, we adjusted the dose and retested in three months. Once we got good results, we went to annual testing. We juggle when we test so the test can be combined with other tests. Sam's a senior, so he gets a senior wellness exam and lab work (includes thyroid) once a year. Jacey needed a dental in February, and her vet wants a senior lab panel before elective surgery, so she got her thyroid tested then. And if someone seems to be off--sudden weight gain, hair loss, other issues--we call the vet. Having two dogs gives me a good check. If they both gain weight, I'm overfeeding. If one gains weight but the other is fine, it might be time to get some blood work done. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Moose is tested once a year also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 It's been awhile since I've had a dog on Soloxine, but my vet only requires the test to be done once a year. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn8 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thank you. This helps. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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