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Originally Posted by observer  I have a 12 year old right now. She has been on thyroid meds since before she was 9. My previous Rottie was on the same meds for about 3 years, died of cancer at 11.
What you see as him being slow and tired could be one sign of thyroid, but it's just one. Has he gained weight? How is his coat? Do his feet seem cool/cold to the touch? Any of those things can be present in a hypothyroid dog. They don't all have to be. He may just be slowing down, without any real pathology to explain it, but if you are really concerned, I would have him checked with a full thyroid panel. |
He seems normal now. I think it was just because of the Rymadyl. I dont give him one that often. I just didnt remember that I gave it to him when I saw him acting all strange. He has a lovely coat... somtimes they both get flakes but thats when I havent bathed them in a few weeks. He is def not overweight. The vet recommended keeping weight off him because of his hip, and to me, he seems too skinny. The vet says he is perfect, though, so I guess they know best. Hes fine today... sleeping, as usual, but happy.
Thank you for telling me about your older dogs. Doesnt seem like too many folks have experience with them. I see mine as 'old' at 8 but thats probably because they are two of the older dogs around here. Hearing about yours gives me hope that they will be around for at least a few years yet... provided I dont kill them for eating the Easter rolls off the counter last night...