Thyroid Problems in Dogs
| Thyroid problems in dogs is a serious disorder...
In this section learn to spot the common signs and symptoms of thyroiddisease.
Disorders like this need your dog to have normal thyroid levels.
Signs of a problem can include an increase in weight, dryskin and other symptoms...this disease comes in two forms (Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism). Both types have different symptoms (all of which are covered on this page). |
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Thyroid Problems in Dogs
The Facts
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Thyroid
problems in dogs occurs when the thyroid gland positioned in your dog's
neck stops working properly.
This
gland secretes a hormone which helps to control your dog's metabolic
rate - this is why keeping normal thyroid levels is so important for
your dog. There are two forms of thyroid problems including
- Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism.
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Canine Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
- is when your dog's thyroid gland which includes
the hypothalamus and pituitary gland don't produce enough
hormones causing normal levels to fall. This basically causes your
dog's body to start slowing down causing the following signs and
symptoms...
- Weight increase
- Dry skin
- Loss of hair
- Unable to keep warm
- Tired and lethargic
behavior
- Shedding of hair
- The eyes may appear
puffy and the skin may also thicken
Diagnosis...
Your vet may diagnose this problem by measuring the thyroid levels and
exactly how much of the hormone the thyroid is producing. Treatment for
the problem will involve replacement therapy - replacing the hormone
that is'nt being produced.
Treatment...
The most common form of treatment
for Hypothyroidism includes your vet administering a synthetic
version of the hormones that your dog needs. The synthetic hormone
includes thyroxine (levothyroxine) - this is the hormone that your dog
is supposed to produce and the process is quite long and drawn out -
blood tests will also need to be taken over a period of time.
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Canine Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
- this is when your dog's thyroid gland is producing too much hormone
which will cause your dog's metabolic to go into overdrive causing the
following signs and symptoms...
- Loss of weight
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Breathing problems and
shortness of breath
- Heart rate will speed
up
- Increased appetite
- Your dog will start
urinating more
Diagnosis
& Treatment...
Your dogs' vet will achieve diagnosis in much the same way as when
diagnosing Hypothyroidism. This will done by the vet measuring the
thyroid levels and how much hormone your dog is producing. The
treatment for the condition will involve your vet surgically removing
the diseased thyroid.
Thyroid problems in dogs more common in certain breeds including the...
- Beagle
- Great Dane
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Akita
- Irish Setter
- Doberman Pinscher
- Rottweiler
- Golden Retriever
- Cocker Spaniel
(American)
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
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