title: [Alimentary thyrotoxcicosis in two dogs].
abstract: Two dogs with increased thyroxin concentrations compatible with hyperthyroidism were referred for further examinations. One dog displayed clinical signs of hyperthyroidism. Based on history, clinical examination, laboratory evaluation and scintigraphy an alimentary thyrotoxicosis was identified. It was caused by feeding a BARF diet containing thyroidal tissue in one dog and by conventional dog food in the other patient. After changing the diet the clinical signs resolved in the affected dog. A control examination revealed thyroxin concentrations within the reference range in both dogs.
authors.affiliation: Karsten Kempker, Klinik für Kleintiere - Innere Medizin, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Frankfurter Straße 126, 35392 Gießen, E-Mail: Karsten.Kempker@vetmed.uni-giessen.de.
authors.forename: Karsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kempker
authors.forename: Arne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Güssow
authors.forename: Andrea M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rick
authors.forename: Reto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Neiger
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D004285:Dogs; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D013974:Thyroxine
keywords: Thyroidea; feeding; hyperthyroxinemia; hypertyroidism; szintigraphy