Revised 2012. INTRODUCTION Although I am mostly a German Shepherd Dog breeder, I have much all-breed experience in breeding, handling, judging, and consulting; as a scientist I also have been drawn to certain medical aspects of cynology (dog science). In this article, we will look primarily at the endocrine system. True endocrine glands are the …
The information provided here outlines an approach that has been used successfully by the author to reduce the prevalence of clinically expressed canine thyroid disease within susceptible families or breeds. EARLY THYROID DISEASE (THYROIDITIS) COMPENSATORY AND CLINICAL CANINE HYPOTHYROIDISM Most of the confusion about the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease …
A Reference for Dog Breeders and Owners Hypothyroidism is a relatively common endocrine disease of dogs which results from progressive loss of functioning thyroid tissue. While epidemiological studies are few and somewhat conflicting, it appears that hypothyroidism occurs more frequently in certain breeds and lines, especially in large breed dogs. It is usually caused by …
THYROID CAN ALTER BEHAVIOR BIZARRE BEHAVIORAL CHANGES? CHECK YOUR DOG FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM By W. Jean Dodds, DVM As published in Dog World Vol. 77 No. 10, October 1992 Abnormal behavior in dogs can have a variety of medical causes; it also can reflect underlying problems of a psychological nature. Your veterinarian follows a systematic diagnostic approach …