[nagdu] walking in to objects

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

                When the thyoid is either underactive or overactive.  Most vets won't test unless you ask, and there are two types of test. You want the full pannel test.
Two of the symptoms are excessive shedding and unpredictable behavior.

Most vets don't understand how our dogs work, so just tell yours you need this test done. If they won't, find one who will.

I suspect my first dog had this problem.  I didn't know what a thyroid was back when I had her.

All you've got to loose by having this test done is about $100.  If it's positive, you can treat with meds if you so choose.  If not, you can feel better about not using this dog.



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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hannah Chadwick
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects

Rebecca,
I will get her eyes checked. What is a thyroid malfunction?

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects

While you're on the medical test route, why not look at a thyroid
malfunction?
It can make dogs act weird if it isn't functioning properly.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Hannah Chadwick
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects

She does get distracted a lot, and I mean a whole lot and by everything that
moves. However, I don't think she is distracted when she walks me in to
something because she did make enough room for herself. Speaking of which,
I'm not sure that she is good an estimating because she is always bumping
herself in to things as well but those are the times when she's not working.
-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Cindy Ray
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 4:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] walking in to objects

Is she distracted by something when she is running you into things? It will
take time, but this should not be recurring so much in my opinion.

CL


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