Sep 06, 2005. The thyroid dimensions are at the upper limits of normal - I do 6-8 ultrasounds a day in the office and usually the measurements of normal thyroids are 4-4.8 x 1.0-1.8 x 0.8-1.6cm which is consistent with published dimensions.ep 06, 2005. The thyroid dimensions are at the upper limits of normal - I do 6-8 ultrasounds a day in the office and usually the measurements of normal thyroids are 4-4.8 x 1.0-1.8 x 0.8-1.6cm which is consistent with published dimensions.
Probiotics, the good intestinal bacteria usually prescribed to treat diarrhea, have helped many dogs with tear staining. Look for a veterinary probiotic such as FortiFlora, Prostora or Proviable. Don't give Princess antibiotics like tylosin or tetracycline.robiotics, the good intestinal bacteria usually prescribed to treat diarrhea, have helped many dogs with tear staining. Look for a veterinary probiotic such as FortiFlora, Prostora or Proviable. Don't give Princess antibiotics like tylosin or tetracycline.
The red/rusty stains on your dog are tear stains caused by porphyrins. Porphyrins are commonly called waste products from red blood cells containing iron. Porphyrins are created during the normal cycle of biosynthesis of hemoglobin to create energy. They are created in humans, too.