Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thyrotoxicosis in a dog induced by the consumption of feces from a levothyroxine-supplemented housemate.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Shadwick, Steven R et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Illinois · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 9-year-old golden retriever dog was evaluated for polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, and elevated serum thyroxine. Targeted questioning revealed that the dog was coprophagic and routinely ingested the feces of a dog that was treated with twice-daily levothyroxine. Clinical signs resolved and serum thyroxine decreased to normal levels in the affected dog with prevention of coprophagy.
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