[nagdu] walking in to objects

Wed Apr 18 02:03:31 UTC 2012

Is it like in humans where not enough thyroid hormone makes them sluggish 
and too much makes them energetic?  Of course, there are other symptoms as 
well but for me, thats the easiest way to remember them.
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From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
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>                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.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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>
> Rebecca,
> I will get her eyes checked. What is a thyroid malfunction?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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>
> 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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>
> 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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> 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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