Managing Pet Hypothyroidism: Natural Remedies and Diet Support

| Modified on Apr 20, 2026
The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Supplements
Posted by Theresa (Mpls., Mn) on 02/09/2017
★★★★★

Hey Annie!

You don't mention if your dog is hyper or hypo, but the weight gain suggests hypothyroid so please take a peek here: http://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/11014981-holistic-treatment-of-hypothyroidism-in-dogs

Grain based diets appear to be a major factor so a switch to RAW or meat based may do wonders.

While I do not normally send folks off site, there is too much info in the article to share here. Please read up and report back.

Thanks!


Supplements
Posted by Charlie (US) on 08/17/2011
★★★★★

My 9 year old golden retriever developed 2 bald spots on his back in places where he couldn't scratch (he did not seem itchy), the skin had turned black in those spots and he also had thining fur in a T shape on his back towards the tail. I looked it up and they seemed to be symptoms of hypothyroidism. Before taking him to the vet I tried Ted's suggestions, added kelp powder, lugol's solution, vitamin C, vitamin A, humic acid, plus thyroid granule, L-tyrosine, astragarus, selenium and coconut oil to his food. In 2 months his fur grew back, the T shaped thinning spot disappeared and the black color from the bald spots lightened everyday. I am hypothyroid as well and am on synthroid for life and I did not want that for my dog.

I got my humic acid from bioag.com pet section. Thank you Ted, you are awesome.