Species: Dog
Condition: Hypothyroidism
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A state of decreased thyroid gland activity resulting in slower metabolism rate. It is commonly the result of hereditary autoimmune condition, usually affecting middle-aged dogs. Most prominent symptoms include symmetrical skin and hair changes: dark and hardened skin, dry hair and bilateral hair loss. Affected dogs are also suffering from fertility issues, are lethargic and more prone to obesity and other health issues. Your vet will confirm the diagnosis with blood tests that show decreased levels of thyroid hormones. Although hypothyroidism is permanent condition, it can be managed with daily doses of thyroid hormone replacements.
Breeds exposed to Hypothyroidism – Research Reference
Border Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
“Basenji Cross – (Bovee et al. 1978
Norwegian Elk Hound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Border Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Norwegian Elk Hound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
“Basenji – (Bovee et al. 1978
Labradoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Hypothyroidism or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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