I am trying to find natural remedies for thyroidism for a dog-english springer spaniel for a friend?
she cannot afford the thyroid medication for her dog and her dog is 11 1/2 yrs old and would hate to put him down for this also he cannot control himself and is peeing almost all the time
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- he needs to be on adrenal gland suppresent depending if its under or over active.Talk to a low cost vet,maybe from a shelter.
- Vet Tech
- I agree with the previous answer. Thyroid medication is relatively inexpensive.
If one wanted to try a natural remedy - the only thing I can think of is an ioding supplement - perferably liquid form -made for humans. (Do NOT feed him any of the tincture of iodine though, that has an alcohol base.)
There is also a reletively cheap (aboutu 20$/mo) medication or two that can be used to help the dog control his bladder.
- Thyroid medication is CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been around for a long time and is generic. You can get a script from the vet and get it online. If she cannot afford that medication, she cannot afford a natural remedy. Most natural remedies are pretty darn expensive!!!!!!!
Dogs are almost ALWAYS HYPOthyroid....not hyperthyroid. Do not medicate on your own..killing the dog is not a great idea either!!!!