Does your dog suffer from hypothyroid disease? Discover the symptoms and the natural treatment options and get your furry friend feeling better.
What is Canine Hypothyroid Disease?
Hypothyroid disease can best be explained as a deficiency or lack of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland produces hormones necessary for the body to use energy. Therefore when the canine has hypothyroid disease the gland is not doing its job.
One of the most noticeable symptoms in a dog with this condition is the slow and lazy behavior. Dogs by nature are active so when a dog is no longer active the chances are good that they are suffering from this condition. More symptoms can include: smelly or dry skin and an overall dull appearance, weight increase, hair loss, constipation and infertility amoung others.
Breeds that are Prone to Canine Hypothyroid Disease
There are some breeds that are at more of a risk than others. Typically the breeds that are prone to hypothyroid disease are:
• Golden Retriever
• Doberman Pinscher
• Irish Setter
• Cocker Spaniel
• Poodle
• Boxer
• Great Dane
• Airedale Terrier
• Old English Sheepdog
• Dachshund
• Miniature Schnauzer
So, if your canine is one or more of these types, you might want to pay a lot of attention to your dog’s habits from the start. Preventative measures can also be taken as well such as buying food for your canine that supports proper thyroid function. Some foods are specifically designed to prevent health problems in certain breeds.
Natural Therapy Options
The following are natural therapy options for canine hypothyroid disease including supplements and herbs. They can be taken in order to help your canine with symptoms and get the gland to begin working properly. There are many ways to administer these treatments to your dog. The simplest is through food. Simply add the ingredients to their daily meals.
• Sea kelp (tablets)
• Huang Qi or Astragalus
• Ginseng
• Urtica Urens
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