Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two dogs with hyperthyroidism caused by thyroid tissue in their food
By Kempker, Karsten et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2017·Karsten Kempker·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Alimentary thyrotoxcicosis in two dogs].
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Beagle and a 7-year-old Labrador were brought in for increased energy and weight loss, symptoms that suggested hyperthyroidism. Tests showed high levels of thyroxin, a hormone linked to this condition, which was caused by their diets—one was on a raw food diet containing thyroid tissue, while the other was eating regular dog food. After switching both dogs to a different diet, their symptoms improved, and follow-up tests showed their hormone levels returned to normal.
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Abstract
Two dogs with increased thyroxin concentrations compatible with hyperthyroidism were referred for further examinations. One dog displayed clinical signs of hyperthyroidism. Based on history, clinical examination, laboratory evaluation and scintigraphy an alimentary thyrotoxicosis was identified. It was caused by feeding a BARF diet containing thyroidal tissue in one dog and by conventional dog food in the other patient. After changing the diet the clinical signs resolved in the affected dog. A control examination revealed thyroxin concentrations within the reference range in both dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28368068/