Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism causing heart problems
By Bezzola, Pauli·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thyroid carcinoma and hyperthyroidism in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever was brought in after her owner noticed she had been losing weight, had a fast heart rate, and seemed more hyperactive than usual for the past eight months. The veterinarian diagnosed her with hyperthyroidism, which is an overactive thyroid condition, and found a thyroid tumor. This condition can lead to heart problems due to the excess thyroid hormones. Treatment options may include medication to manage her thyroid levels and monitor her heart health.
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Abstract
A 10-year old spayed, female Labrador retriever, with an 8-month history of weight loss, increased heart rate, and hyperactivity, was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and a thyroid neoplasm. Thyrotoxic heart disease is documented in this case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11842596/