While cats are prone to hyperthyroidism, dogs are prone to the opposite problem, which is hypothyroidism. In other words, the dog has low thyroid levels. Dogs affected by hypothyroidism may show ...

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 ...

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Blackheads in Dogs With Low Thyroid Levels Dogs suffering from hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels) are usually middle-aged to older dogs. Affected dogs develop lethargy, exercise intolerance, become ...

Losing weight can be a struggle when you have thyroid disease. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) slows your metabolism, and, even with a healthy diet and exercise, you can still gain weight. But ...

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