Dr. Jack Stephens 3. Cold Feet and Shedding (Thyroid Issues) If your dog has cold paws and unusual shedding he should see the vet as these can be signs of a thyroid problem. While cats are prone to ...

Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, while hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that produces too little thyroid hormone. Although both ...

While barks are ideal for carrying over long distances, growls are mostly "short-range calls," making them more suitable for ...

I grew up with a boxer named Zack whom my family had adopted from our local shelter. We loved him dearly. He was a happy-go-lucky guy with a tail that never stopped wagging and a mouth that never ...

And investigational agents like batoclimab and K1-70 hold promise for the future of hyperthyroidism management. These are a few takeaways from a clinical session at the American Thyroid ...

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Dogs with low thyroid levels suffering from hypothyroidism may develop behavior changes and an increase in aggressive behavior is not unusual. According to Nicholas Dodman, a board-certified ...

Hypothyroidism is treated with prescription oral thyroid hormone preparation (usually levothyroxine, a T4 preparation). The ideal dosage is sufficient enough to restore normal thyroid hormone levels ...

Scratching and chasing their dog tails are normal habits, right? Not necessarily. Here's how to tell when all is not well ...

Vietnam veteran John Henschel serves on a committee raising funds for memorials for war dogs and those affected by Agent ...