Hypothyroidism in a boxer dog.
A 6-year-old boxer was presented with head tilt and facial nerve paralysis. Hypothyroidism was diagnosed and treated appropriately. Hypothyroidism can have an affect on almost any organ system, so the practitioner must be familiar with all clinical signs in order to select appropriate tests and treatment.
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Hilary M
HM
McKeown
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D013974:Thyroxine