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1. Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
- Typical Case: Older dog showing subtle signs.
- Signs: Gaining weight, low energy, intolerance to exercise, feeling cold.
- Appearance:* Hair loss with a rat tail and dry coat.
- *Rare Complication: Severe cases may have a tragic facial expression, stupor, and weakness.
- Cause: Thyroid inflammation or shrinkage.
- Diagnosis:
- First Tests: Blood count, Chemistry panel, Total T4.
- More if T4 is low: Free T4, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), and others.
- Treatment: Daily synthetic thyroid hormone (levothyroxine).
- Monitoring: Regular checks for improvement.
- Note: Cats rarely experience this; it's more common in dogs.
2. Sugar Problem (Diabetes Mellitus)
- Typical Case: Older dog, excessive thirst, hunger, weight loss, and potential eye issues.
- Cause: Immune system attacking the pancreas.
- Risk Factors: Overweight, steroid use, pregnancy.
- Diagnosis:
- Initial Tests: Blood count, Chemistry panel, Urinalysis.
- Additional: Serum fructosamine for long-term glucose levels.
- Treatment: Insulin shots, specific diet.
- Monitoring: Regular blood glucose checks, fructosamine, and clinical parameters.
- Complications: Watch for infections and cataracts.
3. Cushing’s Syndrome (HAC)
- Typical Case: Older dog with excessive drinking, eating, panting, and a pot-bellied appearance.
- Other Signs: Thinning skin, muscle weakness.
- Cause: Issues with the pituitary gland, adrenal tumor, or medication side effects.
- Diagnosis:
- Initial Tests: Blood count, Chemistry panel, Urinalysis.
- Confirmatory Tests: ACTH stimulation, Low-dose dexamethasone suppression.
- Treatment: Depends on the cause (medication or surgery).
- Monitoring: Regularly check for symptoms.
4. Adrenal Crisis (Addison’s Disease)
- Typical Case: Female dogs at risk, symptoms vary and worsen with stress.
- Progression: Can lead to severe weakness, vomiting, dehydration, and low blood pressure.
- Cause: Immune system attacking adrenal glands or medication side effects.
- Forms: Typical (lack of multiple adrenal hormones) and Atypical (lack of one hormone).
- Diagnosis:
- Initial Tests: Blood count, Chemistry panel.
- Typical Findings: Imbalance in sodium, potassium, glucose, and others.
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