Formula 4.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) (traditionally used for kidney and liver support)
Reference: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324083#10-possible-health-benefits
Bugleweed (Lycopus lucidus) (traditionally used for thyroid support)
Reference: https://restorativemedicine.org/library/monographs/bugleweed/
Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus laevigata) (traditionally used as a heart tonic)
Reference: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/hawthorn
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Reference: https://www.scu.edu.au/analytical-research-laboratory---arl/medicinal-plant-garden/medicinal-plant-monographs/scutellaria-lateriflora/
Hops (Humulus lupus)
Reference: http://cms.herbalgram.org/expandedE/Hops.html
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
Reference: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/valerian-root
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35730441/ & http://cms.herbalgram.org/expandedE/LemonBalm.html
Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
References: https://www.rxlist.com/supplements/siberian_ginseng.htm & https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874121005018
Example: The Bugleweed herb (Lycopus virginicus)
inhibits the binding of antibodies to the thyroid gland. These antibodies can cause the most common form of hyperthyroidism, Graves disease. All these actions may help explain bugleweed benefit in people with mildly overactive thyroids.
Reference: University of Michigan Health System. 1500 E. Medical Center Drive. Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Thyroid hormones are important for growth, maturation of organ systems, and regulation of metabolism.
Note: Hyperthyroidism is extremely rare in horses.Hypothyroidism is poorly understood in the horse. While hyperthyroidism is rare, the prevalence of true hypothyroidism in adult horses is unknown and its existence is somewhat controversial. Thyroid function and disease can be treated very successfully, non toxic, thru professional care.Toxicities and nutritional depletion's can make the condition worse.
Even if Vet did a thyroid test, yet your cat still has many of the below symptoms, then using natural thyroid support remedies will help prevent thyroid issues become worse. If still having symptoms then look at congested liver issues and start assisting the liver with the natural, plant - based Liver Clear 36 formulas and avoid chemical products and drugs.
Note: "Saddle thrombus" tends to be associated with a cat that have "hyperthyroidism" . We have the prevention of this blot clot.
What is Hyperthyoidism?
Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Hyperthyroidism occurs most commonly in older cats (is rare in dogs). The average age of cats with hyperthyroidism is 13 years of age; only about 5 % of hyperthyroid cats are younger than 10 years of age. There are 2 thyroid glands located in the neck. One or both of the glands can enlarge and overproduce thyroid hormone. Involvement of both glands is more common than involvement of one gland.
Thyroid hormone affects the function of most organs in the body, so the signs of hyperthyroidism are quite variable. Occasionally complications may develop including damage to the parathyroid glands, which are closely attached to the thyroid gland, damage to nerves close to the thyroid gland or damage to the voice box.
Parathyroid gland damage causes low blood calcium that may cause seizures. Low blood calcium is treated with calcium and magnesium or vitamin D (cod liver oil from capsules). Nerve damage causes the abnormal size of the pupils of the eyes and droopy eyelids. Damage to the voice box causes a change in voice.
The most common clinical signs of "hyperthyroidism" (overactive thyroid function) in cats:
include weight loss,
increased appetite - wanting to eat often, but not putting on weight (or decreased appetite),
depression,
vomiting,
with increased thirst causing more urination (possible chronic loss of urine can cause potassium depletion).
restlessness
aggressive or upset (which is out of character)
Other signs of hyperthyroidism can include:
increased activity and restlessness
aggressive or "cranky" behavior
a poor hair coat
a fast heart rate
increased water drinking
increased urination
periodic vomiting
an increased amount of stool or diarrhea
occasionally difficulty breathing
occasionally weakness
occasionally depression
Physical symptoms of hyperthyroidism
may be gradual at first, but eventually, they may become obvious and problematic.
These symptoms of hyperthyroidism include a visible large mass over trachea and larynx of the cat, dyspnea (difficult breathing), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), weight loss, dysphonia (hoarseness.)
- A visible mass is commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, and may, in fact, be the growth that is causing the thyroid to misfire. It usually covers the trachea and the larynx of the cat.
- Dyspnea is shortness of breath, and is associated with hyperthyroidism because there is often an overexertion of respiratory function, causing the cat to hunger for air.
- Dysphagia is a problem with swallowing.
- Cats with hyperthyroidism often develop a mass on their trachea. This mass may interfere with the swallowing function.
- Dysphonia is hoarseness of voice, which can be associated with a damaged trachea, often in the case of hyperthyroidism, due to a mass or growth on the thyroid.
- Weight loss is a very common symptom of hyperthyroidism, for a couple reasons. The increase in the hormones T4 and T3 increase the metabolic rate of the animal, meaning it burns calories at a higher rate. Also, the increase in activity level burns more calories also.
As some of these symptoms may be difficult to identify as abnormal, it is important to keep track of any behavior or physicality that is inconsistent with your cat previously.
Also a "hyperactivity" behavior to various degrees that is not their normal character. e.g. becoming vocal with meowing and restlessness mainly during the night, and occasional diarrhea.
Physically - the high levels of thyroid hormones can cause the development of heart disease, and these patients may have a heart murmur, difficulty breathing, high heart rate, and arrhythmias.
However, sometimes some of these symptoms are also from congested liver.
What are the symptoms of “POOR LIVER” Health ?
The following are all symptoms associated with poor liver health.
Has your cat doing any of these things below?
• Circling, running into walls and acting confused after meals
• Stumbling and walking like "drunk"
• "Star gazing" or staring off into space
• Learning disabilities (difficult to train)
• Sluggishness (lethargy) and/or drowsiness or sleepiness
• Becoming Disorientated
• Aimless Wandering
• Compulsive pacing
• Head pressing
• Desire to get into small, tight spaces
• Blindness related to a brain abnormality
• Seizures
• Coma
• Sudden aggression
• Vocalizing
• Lack of appetite
• Increased urination or lack of urination (inability to urinate often seen in male dogs)
• Frequent voiding of small volumes
• Orange-brown urine (often seen in male dogs)
• Increased thirst
• Excessive salivation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stunted growth
• Prolonged recovery from sedation or anesthesia (as all chemical drugs affect the liver)
Strokes
As in people, there are two types of strokes in pets: ischemic (caused by insufficient blood supply) or hemorrhagic (caused by too much blood).
~ An ischemic stroke happens when a blood clot or other material becomes lodged in a vessel, preventing blood flow. Since the brain cells in that area are deprived of the oxygen and glucose needed to function properly, they eventually die.
~ A hemorrhagic stroke, which is much less common in pets, happens when a vessel ruptures, usually because of trauma or disease. Brain cells can be damaged when excess blood within the skull compresses the cells, or from too much hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, which can be toxic to neurons. In dogs, the most common underlying causes for ischemic strokes are Cushing’s disease (a condition associated with the adrenal glands), hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels), chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. Differentiate between the symptoms of a stroke and the symptoms of other conditions. A stroke is a sudden event. You should suspect a stroke if a pet that was fine and normal 5 minutes ago, is now struggling to get up. If the dog is struggling because it's dizzy, such as if they have heart disease, this episode may pass within a few minutes, once the dog has caught its breath be able to rise and walk around. A dog that has had a stroke, however, will remain disorientated for hours or even days.
* Please note, this symptom also overlaps with inflammation in the balance mechanism in the inner ear. ( middle ear infection) In addition, there is a sliding scale of weakness, depending on the severity of the stroke. Sometimes if it is only mild the dog can stand and walk around slowly as if drunk, other times the dog is incapacitated, lies on their side and is barely conscious.
DRUGS
If your pet is on a Thyroid drugs e.g Methimazole tablets.
It is fine to do both the chemical drug and natural herbs support. We know that most people find they need less and less of the drug, some people/vets have taken the pet off the drug, as the drug or amount was not working for the pet. It is fine to continue both, but do keep in mind the fewer chemicals put in the body the less likely drug side effects and toxic build occur.
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