As a vet with nearly 14 years of experience treating dogs of all shapes and sizes, I’ve diagnosed and managed many cases of hypothyroidism in dogs. This hormonal condition is surprisingly common in ...
Q: My dog was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Could you explain a little bit about the disease and what I should expect long-term? A: The thyroid gland is in the neck near a dog's trachea and is ...
In dogs, the condition of hypothyroidism, what many people call low thyroid, is much more common than you would think. It generally develops in dogs that are between four and ten years of age. The ...
“The results are in for Don’s thyroid test, but I am having an endocrinologist review them.” I told Ms. H. “Thyroid testing isn’t just a positive or negative result, and, as with most endocrinology ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - As time goes by, you may notice your dog getting a little less active and gaining weight for no reason. Could there be an underlying problem for your beloved dog? This could ...
Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL). Those are two findings from Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at ...
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Holistic veterinarian Dr. Patrick Mahaney has been working with canine Instagram star Arbuckle the dog, who is on a major weight loss journey after being diagnosed with ...
It’s estimated that nearly 5% of Americans above the age of 12 live with hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when the body experiences a deficit of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland, located in ...
Is your dog less active, and perhaps gaining weight? Those may seem like signs of aging, but a common hormone condition could actually be to blame. Our Pet Vet, Dr. David Visser is here to tell us ...