Thyroid Medications
Thyroid Medications
medications
Scientific name
Levothyroxine, Liothyronine
Alternate names
Armour Thyroid, desiccated thyroid extract, NP thyroid, Levoxyl, Soloxine, Synthroid, Thyro-tab
Toxicity to pets
Thyroid medications are variable products used to supplement an underactive thyroid gland. Thyroid medications are available in human or animal prescription formulations. Ingestion of an overdose of thyroid medication by companion animals may result in gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea), cardiopulmonary signs (e.g., elevated heart rate and blood pressure, panting), and neurological disturbance (e.g., agitation or lethargy, tremor).
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
