Site Accessibility Features: Skip to page menus

Reset Website Accessibility

 Site Menus Section  Skip to page content 
    


 New Clients  What To Expect
 Payment Options
 New Client Registration Form
 About Us  Our Location
 Our Team
 Read Our Reviews
 Employment Opportunities
 Pet Services  Additional Services
 Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring
 Breeding Services
 Health Screening Tests
 Medical Services
 Nutritional Counseling
 Preventive Services
 Surgical Services
 Wellness and Vaccination Programs
 Pet Health  Interactive Animal
 Breed Info
 Videos
 News
 Links

Hyperthyroidism

The thyroid glands rest on each side of the neck. These small glands secrete thyroid hormone to regulate the body’s metabolism. Hypothyroidism describes a lack of thyroid hormone production. Middle aged to older dogs as well as some breeds (e.g.: Golden Retriever and Doberman Pinscher) are most susceptible. Dogs with low thyroid hormone levels typically have a low energy level, excessive weight gain, and develop skin problems (e.g.: hair loss, dry skin, and infections). Diagnosis of hypothyroidism requires blood testing to evaluate levels of circulating thyroid hormone. Fortunately, hypothyroidism can be treated easily with lifelong oral supplementation with thyroid hormone. Prognosis is excellent for a normal life.

Hyperthyroidism

Site Sidebar: Skip to end of sidebar 
   Browse By Species
    Canine
  Feline
Browse By System
   Circulatory
  Digestive
  Eyes/Ears/Skin
  Female Urogenital
  Male Urogenital
  Musculoskeletal
  Nervous
  Respiratory
In this section
   Adrenal Glands
  Heart
  Lymph Node
  Thyroid
  Tonsils