Re: thyroid questions

Tivers@aol.com
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 11:06:13 -0500

In a message dated 96-11-18 07:34:55 EST, you write:

<< Your vet should be able to tell whether it is a thyroid problem by taking
a
blood sample and having the thyroid hormones analysed. It's a quite common
blood test. -Amy >>

Well, what's common is a T3 test. And that's not so hot. T3/T4 is better, but
really what has to happen is a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test, where you
ask the thyroid gland to porduce and then monitor the results. This is a
little more complicated, but gets down to the real thing.

A zinc deficiency in the diet can produce hypothyroid symptoms.

ti