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    • Hypothyroidism is a common disease in dogs. It’s a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone.
    • Symptoms of hypothyroidism in dogs include fatigue, weight gain, excessive shedding, dull attitude, and the inability to tolerate the cold.
    • Treatment for hypothyroidism in dogs is oral thyroid hormone replacement therapy, a medication given daily.

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    How does hypothyroidism affect a dog?
    Hypothyroidism in dogs affects every system of the body, including the gastrointestinal system, the nervous system and the circulatory system. If a dog hasn't been spayed or neutered, hypothyroidism can also affect the reproductive system. The most common signs of low thyroid problems in dogs include:

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    What causes hypothyroidism?

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    Hypothyroidism is a medical term used when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This may be due to a number of factors. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis (when a person's immune system fights against their own thyroid). Iodine deficiency used to be a common cause in certain parts of the world, but this is no longer the case due to the consumption of iodine-rich salts.
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    Why does my dog have hypothyroidism?
    Neutered males and spayed females also have a higher risk, but vets are unsure why. It is thought that in some cases of hypothyroidism, your dog’s immune system attacks their thyroid. Other causes are the shrinking of their thyroid and, although rare, a tumor of the thyroid gland. No matter the cause, symptoms and treatments are the same.

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    Can a low thyroid cause hypothyroidism in dogs?
    Low thyroid levels affect all your dog’s organs. In 95% of cases, the direct destruction of the thyroid gland causes hypothyroidism. The symptoms of hypothyroidism can vary greatly from dog to dog but are all mostly related to your dog’s slowing metabolism.

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    What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism in dogs?
    Liver enzymes may be mildly elevated. A mild, nonregenerative anemia is present in about 30% to 40% of hypothyroid dogs. 2,3 The urinalysis typically shows no abnormalities. Dilute urine, if present, should prompt investigation for concurrent illness or another cause of clinical signs.

    Canine Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment

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    Is hypothyroidism a common endocrine disorder in dogs?
    Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs, but it is often misdiagnosed. Here’s how to ensure you make the correct diagnosis. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disease of dogs. It occurs when the thyroid glands fail to produce adequate amounts of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

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