One of the problems in diagnosing
pets with thyroid disease is the use of standard laboratory reference ranges.
Not exact matches
Some
pets that are sick
with other
diseases may have low T4 levels, but have normally functioning
thyroids.
The Magic Bullet Fund - for owners of dogs
with cancer Big Hearts Fund — helps
pet owners attain necessary veterinary care for their animals
with heart
disease Canine Cancer Awareness — cancer treatment for dogs Cats in Crisis - for cats
with kidney,
thyroid, neurological or cardiac
disease Diabetic Cats in Need - for shelters, rescues, low - income owners Dog and Cat Cancer Fund - cancer treatment FETCH a Cure - for
pets with cancer Joshua Lewis Cancer Foundation -
pets with cancer Magic Bullet Fund - dogs
with cancer PieFund - focuses on cancer Riedel Cody Fund - cancer treatment Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation - dogs
with cancer Cody's Club - assistance
with paying for radiation treatments Land of Pure Gold - resources for dogs
with cancer Perseus Foundation - assistance for dogs
with cancer
Male breeding dogs, nursing mothers Working dogs, as they may become too sedated to perform their duties Use
with caution in
pets with a history of seizures, liver
disease, cardiac disorders, glaucoma,
thyroid disorders, urinary retention or reduced gastrointestinal function Directions:
Pets with ventricular fibrillation or digitalis overdose Cats
with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Use
with caution in Collie - breed dogs as they may be more sensitive to Central Nervous System effects Use
with caution in obese
pets and those
with kidney or
thyroid disease, severe lung
disease or those
with an electrolyte imbalance Safety has not been determined in breeding, pregnant or nursing animals If your
pet has had an allergic reaction to digoxin or like products Directions:
Hyperthyroid animals (
pets which produce too much
thyroid hormone) Use
with extreme caution in older or debilitated animals, those
with heart
disease, high blood pressure, anemia, Addison's
disease (hypoadrenocorticism), or diabetes
Pets who have ever had thyrotoxicosis or have an uncontrolled adrenal problem Pregnant or nursing animals
Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to levothyroxine or like products Directions:
That contract protects the animal to ensure that they are being properly taken care of PLUS when you adopt from a Rescue (you do not adopt from a Breeder, you purchase); a highly reputable / quality Rescue will have ensured that the
pet that you are adopting (that fee goes back into their programs so that they can continue helping animals in need AND they never make any money on their dogs for it can cost thousands to properly rehabilitate a dog) is altered, fully vetted including being microchipped and utd on vaccines, had a fecal done, hwt and tick borne
disease testing if old enough, put on Heartworm / flea / tick preventative, all medical conditions appropriately handled PLUS fully disclosed along
with any behavoural issues; any required X-Rays, other testing such a urine etc. and other bw such as
thyroid apart from the pre-surgical when being altered etc..
But when the cat is brought in late in the
disease, the
pet may need heart support before its
thyroid problem can be dealt
with.
By providing your cherished senior
pet with annual wellness exams, (and geriatric
pets bi-annual wellness exams) that includes blood - work and other essential tests, your veterinarian will be able to test your senior
pet for many medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, kidney
disease, diabetes,
thyroid disease, urinary tract infections and dermatological conditions along
with cancer screening.