DESCRIPTIONThyrovet Equine Powder contains Levothyroxine Sodium. It is used to correct hypothyroidism (low circulating thyroid hormone) conditions in ponies and horses.
Key Benefits: Thyrovet Equine Powder contains Levothyroxine Sodium. It is used to correct hypothyroidism (low circulating thyroid hormone) conditions in ponies and horses.
Formulated For: Intended for ponies and horses.
How is Medication Given?
Administer by combining the horse's daily dose as a concentrate, or top-dress it on ground or rolled grain. For adequate adhesion, moisten grain slightly using a liquid supplement or water. Recommended initial dosage rate is 0.5 mg to 3 mg T4 (Levothyroxine Sodium) for every 100 pounds of body weight administered once daily or given in divided doses. Clinical evaluation of the horse's response to treatment should take place until a proper maintenance dosage rate has been established. Typically, daily T4 dosage rate ranges from 6 mg to 36 mg. Because Serum T4 and T-3 levels can differ widely between thyroid-supplemented horses, each horse should receive an individualized dose and be monitored on a daily basis for signs of hypersensitivity or hyperthyroidism. Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect: Thyrovet is an easy-to-administer powder that is useful in correcting hypothyroidism (low circulating thyroid hormone) in ponies and horses.
What Form Does Medication Come In? Powder
Dose and Administration: Sold in a container weighing 10 pounds.
Possible Side Effects: No side effects are expected when this drug is dosed appropriately. At a high dosage rate, potential side effects include:
Reduced tolerance to heat Changes in personality Increased appetite Excessive urine production Excessive thirst
Precautions:
Not evaluatedfor use in pregnant mares. Administer cautiously to animals with hypertension, clinically significant heart disease, or any other complication in which a sharp metabolic rate increase could be dangerous. Keep out of reach of children. Only for use in animals.
Storage Recommendations: Store at room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Excursions of temperatures ranging from 59 - 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) are permitted.
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest emergency pet hospital.
