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Aug 30, 2023 - 08:33 AM
I admire your dedication to your dog and your desire to educate yourself to make sure you are following the best approach. Yes, you are correct that using Levothyroxine® would be a lifetime medication as the thyroid gland would shrink and become atrophied after its use. We have had very good success with our Hypothyroid Support Supplements. These supplements work together to increase the overall vitality of a dog while supporting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to promote the secretion of proper amounts of thyroid hormones. Feeding a homemade diet is a great idea and our canine nutritionist provides some help in our article How to Feed Your Dog. If you need more help in the future you can fill out the form on our Contact Us page for further assistance.