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by Blitzen on 24 August 2013 - 10:08
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by Blitzen on 24 August 2013 - 10:08
by guddu on 24 August 2013 - 10:08
Vets may give the dose that Dodd's says, I am only pointing out that the dose is 5-10 times the human dose on a weight basis (assuming a pure drug).
It is foolish to treat Prince with T4 for aggression issues (with a normal T4 level), probably the dog will become even more aggressive. This is the main point that I wish to make. The chinese hot and cold food will not cause prince any harm.
by guddu on 24 August 2013 - 10:08
by Blitzen on 24 August 2013 - 10:08
Dodo medicine is sort or disrespectful when speaking of a licensed vet who has dedicated most of her adult life to the health and welfare of dogs and cats. She doesn't charge for her email/phone consultations, donations are optional, Hemopet is non-profit. I've consulted with her 4, 5 times in the last 2 years and she never asked me for one penny. She also aided a breed club I belonged to in trying to find a blood test for a debilitating disease that was thought to be the result of thyroid malfunction. 2 years, never charged us one cent. Currently she is serving on the health committee for the GSDCA, it's a gratis position. As far as I know she doesn't even own a GSD.
If there are questions about her diagnoses or treatments, she is only too happy to respond, again no charge.
by Blitzen on 24 August 2013 - 11:08
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-04192002-163244/unrestricted/Thesis.pdf
I thought you knew that dogs came in different size, the point was that their metabolism is much higher that of human's.
OK, I'm done now. You will believe what you want and it purely academic at this point in time anyway.
by guddu on 24 August 2013 - 11:08
IMHO, there is no defense for prescribing T4 therapy to cure aggression (in the face of a normal thyroid test panel).
The link that you provide does not show that dog thyroid physiology is different from human physiology in any meaningful way.
OK...I am out...thanks for the discussion.
by Ruger1 on 24 August 2013 - 11:08
Gudda,,Again, I really do appreciate you taking the time to respond and explain the reasons for your concerns..
Let me clarify a few things..
#1 This was the link sent to me via email by Hemopet when I called to have Dr. Dodds review Prince's test results from MI state. .....http://labordatenbank.com/cake/hemopet/onlineorders/hemopet_add...I did not see an option for a donation or free consultation. I paid the $85.00..Don't miss understand, I was happy to do so and would do it again..I don't expect anyone to donate their time and talents for free....
#2 I can not retrieve the email I sent to Dr. Dodds, but I do remember what I said ..I told her that Prince was a well socialized friendly puppy and at about 4 months started showing aggression. Also, pustules between the toes two times related to possible seasonal allergies. Anal fistulas ( as in one small fistula that comes and goes )...And a bacterial skin infection related to flea bites that took 60 days of antibiotic therapy to treat..
#3 I told her Prince was on Acana Wild Prairie non grain kibble and probiotics daily..With minimal vaccination protocol and no preventive heartworm medication other than safe topicals,,,,
FWIW,,Other than during the time of his bacterial infection ~~ that I am almost 100% sure was triggered by flea bites ~~Prince's hair coat/ skin has always been beautiful and healthy..
by guddu on 24 August 2013 - 12:08
by Blitzen on 24 August 2013 - 13:08
If you need clarification of her recommendations, I think you only need to email her with your concerns. Guddu and I aren't the sort to shut up and go away when we feel strongly about a subject, but it's probably best you take what we think with a grain of salt and listen to Jean and your vets. Neither of us is a vet or an expert in canine endocrinology .
I hope Prince is doing well now that's he's back in boot camp.
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