peggy is a 7 1/2 year old neutered black lab bitch,
at the age of 6 months she was diagnosed with the condition 'labrador retriever myopathy'(only found in working strain labs & very rare).
in the last 2 years she has had both thyroid glands removed as they were carcinoma.she is now on calcium supplement & thyroxine tablets to support this.
However,she now appears to have a liking for chewing leather.
My vet says she is just destructive but i disagree.
I think she is lacking in something, not sure what?
Any suggestions???
or has anyone experienced this as this dog has not chewed since puppyhood
many thanks in advance
stone
at the age of 6 months she was diagnosed with the condition 'labrador retriever myopathy'(only found in working strain labs & very rare).
in the last 2 years she has had both thyroid glands removed as they were carcinoma.she is now on calcium supplement & thyroxine tablets to support this.
However,she now appears to have a liking for chewing leather.
My vet says she is just destructive but i disagree.
I think she is lacking in something, not sure what?
Any suggestions???
or has anyone experienced this as this dog has not chewed since puppyhood
many thanks in advance
stone