On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 11:42:25 -0500 Rose Tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Berners tend to be on the low side of normal and if he is truly > hypothyroid Actually this is one of those issues I am questioning. I have been told that Bernese and other large and giant breeds tend to be on the low side of normal. These dogs also tend to have shorter lifespans. Does one have anything to do with the other? I do not know. Idiopathic thyroiditis may be ignored since all T3 T4 and cTSH normals are within the normal values (albeit may be low normal). It's only the TgAA that is elevated. The endocronology report on my bitch with this type of report came back saying she was NOT hypothyroid YET. By placing her on medication all her values are not mid to upper normal and the TgAA is back to normal range. > and actually needing supplementation then you must start with low > doses and > test every two weeks until the right dose is established and then > retest at > least every six months. According to Dr. Jean Dodds (and I know not everyone believes in her findings) thyroid supplements for dogs that are hard to diagnose or such as the case above or one that is borderline or low normal can be done safely for a 6-8wk period following the standard dose recommendations. Once correct dose is established then yearly testing is recommended Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
