Talked to Mark

I talked to Mark this morning and he confirmed the dosage of 0.25 mg twice a day for Dylan. So I am on the right track and we'll see how we get on. Dylan was very playful last night when I came home, but still tired on the walk this morning. But it will take about a week or so, though he looks happier overall already - might just be my imagination though.

Soloxine

I haven't heard back from Mark yet regarding Dylan's medication. So I have made the calculation myself for now as Dylan really isn't feeling great. Jean Dodds said that sighthounds need 0.1 mg/20 pounds (sighthounds apparently need only half the dose of a normal dog). Dylan is 23kg/50lbs, so he would need the exact same dosage as Jesse is on, which is 0.25 mg twice a day. So I have decided to start Dylan on Soloxine using Jesse's tablets last night. And I hope that Mark will get back to me tomorrow on whether that is correct.

Jean Dodds does say to also do a free T4 test, however, looking at all the symptoms that Dylan is showing, I doubt it is necessary. He gets tired on walks, moulting excessively, ear infections, not feeling 100%... all points towards thyroid, so I am happy to just treat him without further tests.

Hypothyroidism

Well, I took Dylan to see Mark on Thursday. The urine didn't show anything exciting, so a comprehensive "senior" blood test was done. The results came back today and Dylan has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. His result was 5.7 when the normal range is 18.0 - 58.0, so well below! It's not good news, but on the other hand, it is perfectly manageable and Dylan will be able to lead a perfectly normal life with a normal life span.

At least I know now what the problem is now and Dylan will feel a lot better again once on medication.

Chiro session

I took Dylan and Troy to see Sue, the chiropractor, today. Sue couldn't find anything major that was a problem, but Dylan kept looking round and moving way when Sue went over his middle/lower back. She said that the slight manipulation that was necessary didn't warrant his reaction around that area.

That would tie in with the fact as well that Dylan was fine at agility... He was much better after TTouch too, however, has been funny again during the last couple of walks.

Off to the vet we go again... it might well be a problem with the kidneys or something else going on in there. Something definitely isn't right.

I have also seen him drinking again a couple of times, and he seems to wee a bit more... Not good.

TTouch

Jacqui came round last Tuesday and gave all the boys some TTouch. Dylan has been pretty much back to normal since then. I do still think he doesn't always walk 100%... But having said that he was fine at agility.

The chiro appointment is now next Monday, 8th February, as I had to move it. We'll see what Sue has to say.

Dylan is certainly running lots again on walks and is nowhere near as wingy as he was before Jacqui came.