thyroid in older dogs

yes seizures in older dogs can occur for many reasons.

I interpret the problem to be hair loss, and you are concerned that that reason is due to retained testicles or thyroid? Retained testicles can become cancerous in older dogs and cause hairloss due to increased hormone secretion, although that would be unusual in a 2 year old dog. The treatment/prevention for this is to surgically remove the retained testicles. Hypothyroidism can also cause hairloss on the trunk, is diagnosed by blood testing, and treated with lifelong thyroid supplementation.

Our oldest dog, a 12 yr old Akita, has been acting "like a puppy" too. When we moved here two years ago, the fire alarm actually scared the poop out of her. We only moved about two blocks away and she wan't afraid of the old fire alarm which sounds just like this one. Maybe dogs react to different sound frequencies. She is also "big sister" to three young dogs.

There could be a few things going on here. Thyroid should be checked along with regular blood panel but there are types of Alopecia X that could be it. Sometimes related to sex hormones or adrenal issues. First make sure you have a good vet or specialist like a dermatologist. Or ask you vet to call and consult with a vet dermatologist so he or she knows exactly which tests you need and what treatment to use.

ve seen older dogs have a change in personality like this. You will have to take back control and discipline her when she nips at you. make her sit then stay for a moment, once she obeys and recognizes your leadership, then reward that. Pick back up with very basic obedience 30 minutes a day and make sure she sticks to a strict schedule when you come home, when you prepare the food and only treat when she obeys a command. you should be able to get her over this.

Is there any research about pacemakers in older dogs and life expectancy? Would it perhaps be better to keep him comfortable and let him go naturally? Appreciate any advice or thoughts to better formulate a stance on our family dogs last months to years with us.

In some older dogs they like to make sure you know they are still around You mention you shout at him or tell him to be quiet but do you also go to him when he is barking and gently touch him, stroke his coat and tell him you are still there for him, then gently holding his head between your hands say firmly but gently "Thats enough" and imediately give him a treat. It wont happen overnight but eventually when you say "Thats enough" he will stop.

I also worry about my sons safety around her because anytime any living thing even the dogs go around her father she gets jealous and hits or pushes the dogs until they get away from him. So my question.... do I have a right to worry or am I wrong?

Thanks for the ideas, I think I'm going to hold off on crating him for now. I've ordered one of the DAP diffuser's as well as a Kong Wobbler to put some food in. Hopefully between the two of them it will keep him a bit entertained and also lower his anxiety while I'm gone. Thanks again.

Hi. I have worked with dogs for eight years now. And I will tell you honestly that YOU are supposed to be the 'pack leader', not the pit or the doxy. As it stands right now, you have allowed the pit to be leader, and there is one important thing this leader does not and cannot do for your doxy: form trust/offer protection. Only you can do that. You are the only one capable of being a trusted leader here. Start with assertive and positive training of both dogs.

the older dogs are jealous, Try giving attention to the older dogs first before the puppy.When you enter the house, focus on the older dogs first before the pup. I saw these in tv with Cesar Millan Always start with the older dogs.

Thank you so much for your post. I'm sorry it took me so long to reply...it's just been one of those crazy busy weeks! It's interesting that you brought up thyroid issues, because one of our dogs is actually on thyroid meds (she's hypothyroid). Never really thought of that for the cats, but that's a good point.

How old is your brother? If he's older than three, he needs to learn how to be careful with animals and to treat them right.

only to find that he has peed in the house???? We have taken both dogs for a walk, and then left for an hour or so, Only to find that Chester has peed & pooped right next to Wally's kennel? Is that a statement or what? I just got a phone call from home that the dogs were left alone for 1.5 hours, so Chester has peed again. I do not know what to do!!!!!! My frustration is going over the top. I know he's getting old, but to come home daily only to find him doing this?

It was a bit different than your situation in that it was a rear leg, and admittedly large dogs do better with a rear leg amputation than a front. It was a painful and difficult situation for us. We decided we would give it a try. Death by euthanasia is obviously a final solution, and one we felt we could use if amputation and chemo were intolerable to our beloved boy. The first weeks were rough. The university where he had it done had taught us to towel walk him.

An underactive thyroid is a common hormone disorder in dogs, especially as they enter their senior years. The thyroid is a very interesting gland. The deficiency in the thryroid gland can affect general metabolism causing it to slow down. Hypothryoid dogs will often put on weight, be sluggish, have an oily coat and have a tragic facial expression.

Sorry to hear about what Kobe has been going through. Poor thing. They have no peace when they are constantly chewing or scratching. My dog used to chew on his paws and make them raw. It sounds like he has an allergy. My dog used tho chew, get eye infections, and ear infections. In January I started doing a lot of research on dog food and found out that dogs shouldn't be eating grains.

Hello and welcome to our User Group. Bird seed and bird poo can present a problem, but not necessarily how you might imagine. One of the biggest concerns of bird seed are the type of seeds. Most of them are ok for dogs (in very small doses). They may cause a dog to feel sickly, but it's unlikely to do any great or longlasting harm. Sunflower seeds are a little different, as they have enormous amounts of fat in them, which can lead to pancreatitis, if a dog eats them regularly.

Thanks for responding to my question. My boyfriend stopped by my house on his way home from work and said he hadn't eaten his 2 breakfast cookies (milk bones) but that he did ran downstairs to great him and seemed a lot happier and was outside playing with our two little dogs. Hopefully it was just some tummy trouble. I'll know more when I get home from work. I made an appointment to take him to the vet tomorrow just in case. Keeping my fingers crossed...

which is more likely in old dogs, not puppies. In old dogs that can also indicate cancer, in my experience with an older Golden Retriever. I think fat pockets are also more prevalent in large dogs.

Hi have an older golden retreiver just came down with back leg problems hard to walk on own problem standing ect. Started some recovery sa was wondering if this would be enough to possible fix her for while and how long it might take to work. Dog healthy for age loves life eats and drinks like horse be shame to put her down for shaky legs do you know anything else she could take to extend her life abit !!

hi again, now i will address the problem with my older cat xena is 8 yrs old and she doesnt like having any other cats in the house...we have 2 dogs and she doesnt mind them but she really doesnt want lady here or max ....now some times she will go to max when his back is turned and sniff his behind or clean it.......i dont get this behaviour because if he turns around she will hiss and hit at him.....can any one help with this ?...thanks so much ......

I have read several posts about phenobarbital in relation to seizures in dogs. My old fella, Oliver is a mixed breed collie who is 16 1/2 years old who to this date has been healthy. On Sunday night he had a full blown seizure (which I have never seen before) that lasted at least 2 minutes. We took him into the emergency vets and they confirmed he was still seizing when we got there. He stayed overnight, did not have another seizure and is now on pheno (60mg) and prednisone (short term).

Dogs can be so lovely but a lot of work!! And expensive if they get sick and you have to take them to the vet!

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