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Question by KathyLynn
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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My 7 yr. old female Irish Setter is considered "bizarre" and "weird."  Spayed at the age of 4.  About 1-1/2 years later turned totally blonde and white except at the base of tail.  For past 2 years has exhibited signs of hypothyroidism.  Long story as to why tests have not been done until now.  Almost 2 months ago received rabies and DHLPP shots together.  29 hours later a seizure.  3 weeks later another seizure.  3-1/2 weeks later another seizure.  After the 1st seizure lower right lip area turned white.  After 2nd seizure behavioral changes took place.  Signs of hypothyroidism disappeared.  Considered "bizarre."  Coat color started turning red again.  Considered "weird."  All blood tests have come back "normal."  Except her T4 and Free T4 are "normal", but on the low end.  No medications have been given at this time.  However, have been told to consider seizure medication - Phenobarbital.  Have heard that Thyroxine will boost the thyroid.
Has anyone heard of these "bizarre" and "weird" changes?  What about Phenobarbital & Thyroxine - good, bad or indifferent?
Amidst all this mess I am changing veterinarians.  You wouldn't even believe what I was told about the moon!!!  


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