Canine Hypothyroidism Information

Trupanion Pet Health Insurance
*Typical treatment and expenses (if provided) is based on historical data from Trupanion.

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Hypothyroidism Description:

Hypothyroidism is a decreased production of the thyroid hormone, usually caused by an auto-immune response.

Dog Breeds Prone to Hypothyroidism:


Airedale TerrierAlaskan Malamute
American Staffordshire TerrierAustralian Shepherd
BasenjiBeagle
Belgian SheepdogBelgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain DogBlack and Tan Coonhound
BloodhoundBorder Collie
BorzoiBouvier des Flandres
BoxerBrittany
BullmastiffChinese Shar-Pei
Cocker SpanielDalmatian
Doberman PinscherEnglish Setter
Field SpanielGerman Wirehaired Pointer
Giant SchnauzerItalian Greyhound
KuvaszMaltese
Manchester Terrier - StandardManchester Terrier - Toy
MastiffMiniature Pinscher
Old English SheepdogPetit Basset Griffon Vendeen
PointerRhodesian Ridgeback
RottweilerSaluki
SamoyedSchipperke
Scottish DeerhoundShetland Sheepdog
Siberian HuskyTibetan Mastiff
Tibetan TerrierVizsla
Weimaraner