{"id":1896,"date":"2023-08-12T17:16:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T14:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vet-ebooks.com\/vetdrugslist\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2023-08-12T17:16:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T14:16:04","slug":"liothyronine-t3-l-tri-iodothyronine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vet-ebooks.com\/vetdrugslist\/liothyronine-t3-l-tri-iodothyronine\/","title":{"rendered":"Liothyronine (T3, l-Tri-iodothyronine)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liothyronine In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Liothyronine$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Increases T3 concentrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Liothyronine\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism (T3 suppression test).<\/li>\n
Suggested in the treatment of canine hypothyroidism where levothyroxine has been unsuccessful; however, evidence is scant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Liothyronine in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Hypothyroidism<\/span>: <\/strong>2\u20136 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/kg p.o. q8\u201312h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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T3 suppression test<\/span>:<\/strong> administer 20 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/cat p.o. q8h for 7 doses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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