REPEAT MEDICATION

Thyroid disease - Dogs

A three month health assessment for dogs with thyroid disease is essential for the following reasons:

Dogs with thyroid disease can frequently develop other conditions such as skin and ear disease and it is vital to identify these cases early.
Dogs with thyroid disease are often older dogs more at risk of other problems such as arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. A 3-monthly check can identify problems in their early stages which will maximise our chance of treatment success.
The dose requirements of your dog may change during the course of their life - regular health assessment including weight, body condition and blood analysis is essential to assess this.
Treatment for thyroid disease is very individual to your dog and hence a regular assessment allows small adjustments where necessary to be made.
Remember your pet cannot always communicate when something is wrong - a three month check is the opportunity for us to detect any changes or problems.