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Hormonal/Endocrine Pet Medications |
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Endocrine related diseases occur when the endocrine glands produce an excess or insufficient amount of endocrine hormones. These types of diseases include diabetes, hyperthyroid disease, hypothyroid disease, Addison's Disease, and Cushing's Disease. To help restore balance to your pet's health, our pharmacy specialists recommend the following pet meds: |
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Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid Disease
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Symptoms of Hypothyroid Disease: dry and scaly skin, hair loss, weakness, weight gain,
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Pets Most at Risk: Dogs |
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- Soloxine is a popular pet medication prescribed by many veterinarians because it is used as thyroid hormone therapy.
- To help maintain your pet's skin and coat health, consider giving your pet Omega 3 fatty acids, like Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet.
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Symptoms of Hyperthyroid Disease: increased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, thickened nails, weight loss, rapid breathing
Pets Most at Risk: Senior cats
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- Tapazole is a popular prescription pet med for an over active thyroid (hyperthyroidism) in cats. It helps to control the excessive amounts of thyroid hormones produced by the body.
- A cat with hyperthyroidism may not be absorbing the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Enzymes like those found inNaturVet Digestive Enzymes with Prebiotics & Probiotics may be able to help nutrient absorption, as well as manage vomiting and diarrhea symptoms.
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Max's Tip: Diet plays a significant role in managing many of the diseases discussed above. To help keep your pet healthy, feed your pet a diet that contains protein and lean meats with low amounts of carbohydrates.
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