In dogs, the condition of hypothyroidism, what many people call low thyroid, is much more common than you would think. It generally develops in dogs that are between four and ten years of age. The ...

“The results are in for Don’s thyroid test, but I am having an endocrinologist review them.” I told Ms. H. “Thyroid testing isn’t just a positive or negative result, and, as with most endocrinology ...

Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL). Those are two findings from Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at ...

Is your dog less active, and perhaps gaining weight? Those may seem like signs of aging, but a common hormone condition could actually be to blame. Our Pet Vet, Dr. David Visser is here to tell us ...

In April 2016, a 3-year-old dog named Bear was brought to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital with abusive injuries. In addition to Bear's obvious injuries — an open wound on his ...

Lastly, Dr. Visser suggests that if your pet is having these symptoms, take them into your veterinarian and get them checked out because the sooner you get a diagnosis and treatment the easier it is ...