Endocrine

Hypothyroidism

Routine

Also known as: thyroid; thyroid disease

Overview

underactive thyroid. Middle-aged medium-large breeds (Labrador, Golden Retriever, Doberman). Signs: weight gain, coat thinning, lethargy, cold intolerance. Blood test diagnosis.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Afghan Hound — a Hound (AKC) breed

Afghan Hound

Afghanistan
Airedale Terrier — a Terrier (AKC) breed

Airedale Terrier

England (Aire valley)
Akita (Japanese) — a Working (AKC) breed

Akita (Japanese)

Japan
Alaskan Klee Kai — a Spitz; companion (UKC) breed

Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaska, USA; miniature companion spitz bred down f
Alaskan Malamute — a Working (AKC) breed

Alaskan Malamute

Alaska

American Akita

Japan, developed in the USA; large spitz-type comp
American Pit Bull Terrier / American Bully — a Terrier (not AKC-recognised as Pit Bull; American Bully recognised by UKC) breed

American Pit Bull Terrier / American Bully

United States
Anatolian Shepherd — a Working (AKC) breed

Anatolian Shepherd

Turkey (Anatolia)
Basenji — a Hound (AKC) breed

Basenji

Central Africa (Congo)
Beagle — a Hound (AKC) breed

Beagle

England; recognised breed since 1885
Bearded Collie — a Herding (AKC) breed

Bearded Collie

Scotland
Bouvier des Flandres — a Herding (AKC) breed

Bouvier des Flandres

Belgium
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