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Hypothyroidism symptoms are usually diagnosed in older dogs, this may be in part due to the slow onset of symptoms. [2] Breed is a factor in the progression and likelihood of thyroiditis. Golden Retrievers and Doberman Pinschers are often reported as having a predilection for the condition.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are shared with many other medical conditions; it may not be the first thought when a diagnosis is made. [103] Symptoms may not appear until 75% or more of the gland is non-functional. In less than 10% of hypothyroidism cases, the problem is not with the thyroid gland itself, but with the pituitary gland in the brain.
The Golden Retriever has a genetic predisposition to primary hypothyroidism; a review of 5 different studies found Golden Retrievers to make up 17% of cases. [ 23 ] Nonepidermolytic ichthyosis is caused by an autosomal recessive trait in the Golden Retriever.
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Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...
Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones [1] that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ. These hormones normally act in the body to regulate energy use ...
One study found that purebred dogs were more than three times more likely to get DCM than mixed-breed dogs, with doberman pinschers, golden retrievers, boxers, great danes, Irish wolfhounds ...
Myxedema (British English: myxoedema) is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism.However, the term is also used to describe a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and (rare) paradoxical cases of hyperthyroidism.