Lab and Thyroid problem?
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Lab and Thyroid problem?
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?...
Re: Lab and Thyroid problem?
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.
If it is just weight gain, it could be just Lab Disease,
Get the vet to run a thyroid check.
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Re: Lab and Thyroid problem?
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!!!
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Re: Lab and Thyroid problem?
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.
now he has tumors popping out all over.
when lab hits 7 yrs old,THINGs START HAPPENING.