August 28 th
August 28, 2010
By Abnormal behavior in dogs is often low thyroid function. Unexplained fear and aggression is common and many dogs are now experiencing thyroid dysfunction at 1-2 years of age. Please see info and consider having blood work done by Dr. Jean Dodds, who has researched canine thyroid disease for > 25 years. Plus, her lab is cheaper and more accurate. Your vet prepares the blood and you ship it.
www.hemopet.org/
Because we adopt old, ill and behaviorally-challenged dogs, 6 of our 7 are low thyroid and need thyroid supplementation. Most vets are not aware of the many subtle sign of low thyroid disease. It is not just a problem which causes dogs to be “fat and lazy”. It can cause behavior problems, seizures, allergies, skin problems, digestive problems, and more.
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