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dry skin! Like, it’s so bad her back is covered in white flakes and if I brush them all off they’re back in minutes! I bathed her with some medicated shampoo I still had from the vet because they last time I used it is made her coat seriously soft and it’s full of vitamins, but it didn’t help at all and maybe made it a little worse. Does anyone think I should bath her again in oatmeal or something? Any adivce for this? Shes never had it before.

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Patrice

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Alyssa,
Sorry you are outputting so much cash right now. You may be able to get by for the routine check for the PCV by skipping the full CBC and just having a simple spun PCV, it takes a little tiny bit of blood, is prepared and visualized by “hand.” Shouldn’t cost more than $20, in my opinion. Only do a full CBC every 3-4 weeks (or longer if there is stability in the PCV value.)

So here is what is happening with the skin. Hyperthyroidsim (very very rare in dogs as organic disease and generally due to excess supplementation) leads to some side effects. How severe they are depends on the dosage and the length of time at the higher levels of T4 and Free T4. These higher levels stimulate more rapid cellular activity and you can see the result of that in this list.
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include the following:
Fatigue or muscle weakness.
Hand tremors.
Mood swings.
Nervousness or anxiety.
Rapid heartbeat.
Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat.
Skin dryness.
Trouble sleeping.

Why the skin dryness? Because skin cells are a type of cell that are constantly being replaced. The higher cellular activity of hyperthyroidism means that skin cells are being produced at a rapid pace and that also means that old cells are being sloughed off at a more rapid rate. I know, science can be such a drag to understand, but in this case it really helps you understand why the dry skin.

In the meantime, give Sassie 1,200mg (360mg omega 3) fish oil capsules, 2-3 day. I use this dose for my Giants and I only use Nature Made brand because it is certified mercury free. They love chomping them down and come running when they hear the bottle rattle. If Sassie won’t chew them, then puncture the tip and squeeze the fish oil on her food. If you want, you can also use the Nature Made 1,000mg (300mg omega 3) capsules for a more conservative dose.

Washing will really dry the skin out more. Try gentle brushing every day to stimulate the oil glands and get the oil out onto the skin. You will see a lot of flaking so put her on a towel to do this.

By the way, this is a great regular supplement for humans and dogs. It helps treat all manner of canine and human diseases. In dogs it is especially helpful treating heart disease, kidney disease, canine cognitive disease, canine allergies, canine arthritis etc. You get the idea. I take my fish oil daily as well.

I do not recommend fish oil for dogs that are currently at risk of low platelets, such as in thrombocytopenia, or who are actively destroying red blood cells, as in AIHA IMHA.
good luck!
patrice

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Linda

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Hi Alyssa and cutie pie, Sassy. Yes, LOVE that pink tongue!!!!

You are doing such an awesome job!!! About the flaky skin – I’m dealing with that with Sadie now too. Just in the last few months, prior to her relapse. Since Spring, actually. She is just now on a very low dose of Soloxine (0.1mg). I think it’s doing good actually, and do not think the Soloxine is causing the dry skin, in Sadie’s case, because it was happening way prior. So, I have been putting a very small amount of coconut oil (I use Kelepro) in my hands and rub her with it, using a paper towel to rub off any residue. It has helped very much. And, as Patrice said, I just started Sadie back on the Omega 3 (I use Nordic Naturals, but like Nature Made too). I was using the gel caps, but am now using the liquid (smells yucky) because I lowered the amount because it (like many things with my poor girl) gave her runny stools. So now I just put some in her food. She loves it, the stickier, the better! 😋

Keep us posted. Much love,

Linda and Sadie (PCV 38 this morning!!!)

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Alyssa,
Sorry you are outputting so much cash right now. You may be able to get by for the routine check for the PCV by skipping the full CBC and just having a simple spun PCV, it takes a little tiny bit of blood, is prepared and visualized by “hand.” Shouldn’t cost more than $20, in my opinion. Only do a full CBC every 3-4 weeks (or longer if there is stability in the PCV value.)

So here is what is happening with the skin. Hyperthyroidsim (very very rare in dogs as organic disease and generally due to excess supplementation) leads to some side effects. How severe they are depends on the dosage and the length of time at the higher levels of T4 and Free T4. These higher levels stimulate more rapid cellular activity and you can see the result of that in this list.
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include the following:
Fatigue or muscle weakness.
Hand tremors.
Mood swings.
Nervousness or anxiety.
Rapid heartbeat.
Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat.
Skin dryness.
Trouble sleeping.

Why the skin dryness? Because skin cells are a type of cell that are constantly being replaced. The higher cellular activity of hyperthyroidism means that skin cells are being produced at a rapid pace and that also means that old cells are being sloughed off at a more rapid rate. I know, science can be such a drag to understand, but in this case it really helps you understand why the dry skin.

In the meantime, give Sassie 1,200mg (360mg omega 3) fish oil capsules, 2-3 day. I use this dose for my Giants and I only use Nature Made brand because it is certified mercury free. They love chomping them down and come running when they hear the bottle rattle. If Sassie won’t chew them, then puncture the tip and squeeze the fish oil on her food. If you want, you can also use the Nature Made 1,000mg (300mg omega 3) capsules for a more conservative dose.

Washing will really dry the skin out more. Try gentle brushing every day to stimulate the oil glands and get the oil out onto the skin. You will see a lot of flaking so put her on a towel to do this.

By the way, this is a great regular supplement for humans and dogs. It helps treat all manner of canine and human diseases. In dogs it is especially helpful treating heart disease, kidney disease, canine cognitive disease, canine allergies, canine arthritis etc. You get the idea. I take my fish oil daily as well.

I do not recommend fish oil for dogs that are currently at risk of low platelets, such as in thrombocytopenia, or who are actively destroying red blood cells, as in AIHA IMHA.
good luck!
patrice

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