Lab and Thyroid problem?

[jahwarrior1423]

My parents have a 7yr old lab and we believe she has a thyroid problem. She has gained a lot of weight and they feed her the normal amount as they always have. Are there any remedies or methods that can help with this problem?...

[mcbosco]

You really need to verify this with a test, but a 7 year old lab gaining weight is not unusual.

If it is just weight gain, it could be just Lab Disease,

Get the vet to run a thyroid check.

[Fireside]

Thyroid problems are very common in Labs. Your vet can run bloodwork to see if this is indeed the case and prescribe the correct dosage of thyroid medication. Switching to a no-soy dog food can help. Soy is a natural thyroid inhibitor and can be a factor. Labradors do need to be pretty closely portion controlled... they do LOVE TO EAT!!!

[JIM K]

toby is over 9 now and has kidney problems.he got very sick from drinking gas field water in kettle creek fields last year.
now he has tumors popping out all over.

when lab hits 7 yrs old,THINGs START HAPPENING.