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Hypothyroidism in the dog can be classified as primary, secondary and tertiary depending upon whether the cause resides in the thyroid gland, pituitary gland or hypothalamus. ... Clinical Signs of Common Canine Hypothyroidism...
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www.newmanveterinary.com/Hypothyroid.html
www.newmanveterinary.com/Hypothyroid.html
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However, there are likely to be more specific and sensitive tests of thyroid function to clinical use.8 The following manuscript presents a general overview of canine hypothyroidism, with special emphasis on the diagnostic tests that are currently available as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
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www.vet.uga.edu/VPP/clerk/bell/index.php
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Dogs are susceptible to many different autoimmune disorders. One of the most common is autoimmune canine hypothyroidism. ... Canine hypothyroidism tends to preferentially affect certain breeds, particularly Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Beagles, Boxers, Borzois, Shetland sheepdogs, American cocker spaniels,
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autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/canine_hypot...
autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/canine_hypothyroidism
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Measurement of TSH level is a very important means of diagnosing hypothyroidism in humans and a canine version of the test was long sought. Unfortunately, when it finally became available, it was found that many dogs (approximately 25%) with true hypothyroidism did not have elevated TSH levels as one would expect;
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www.marvistavet.com/html/body_hypothyroidism.html
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_hypothyroidism.html
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Canine Hypothyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions / Diagnosing and Treating Underactive Thyroid Problems in Dogs, from Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon] ... More detailed information on canine hypothyroidism is featured in an online Frequently Asked Questions on Canine Hypothyroidism guide...
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thyroid.about.com/cs/catsdogspets/a/hypothyroiddogs.htm
thyroid.about.com/cs/catsdogspets/a/hypothyroiddogs.htm
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The most common cause of canine thyroid disease is autoimmune thyroiditis (estimated 90% of cases). ... Thyroiditis is believed to start in most cases around puberty, and gradually progress through mid-life and old age to become clinically expressed hypothyroidism once thyroid glandular reserve has been depleted.
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www.canine-epilepsy.com/DrDodds2.html
www.canine-epilepsy.com/DrDodds2.html
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Canine thyroid disease can be tough to diagnose ... Canine thyroid disease can be tough to diagnose.The symptoms can be legion and sometimes contradictory: lethargy, mental lassitude, weight gain, ... This is the description of canine hypothyroidism, the absence of sufficient thyroid hormone to maintain healthy body functions...
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www.canismajor.com/dog/thyroid.html
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Future research into canine hypothyroidism may serve to convert dogma into a more clear understanding of the manifestations and pathophysiologic findings of this common endocrinopathy.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11570133
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Until a clinically useful canine TSH assay is available, a valid test of thyroid hypofunction should (1) take into consideration valid (or at least predictive) measurement of the free T4 concentration in order to factor out the binding effects of drugs and nonthyroidal illness, and (2) should assess thyroid...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/8053111
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