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Paula wrote at 2008-05-27 16:14:11
My dog is allergic to the blue dye in the .8 mg Soloxine pill.  Just before I adopted her she was placed on Soloxine for her hypothyroidism.  Over the next four weeks she chewed and scratched incessantly.  We changed her to a lower dosage version (so I give her 1.5 pills 2 times a day) within 1 week her scratching dropped to a normal level and she is actually resting!  It's worth a try.

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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

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American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

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Veterinary Forum
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